JP6524137B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  It is determined in advance from the stage of variable display several times before the variable display device whether or not the display result of the variable display device is to be a specific display mode, and the content of the determination determined in advance is a specific display mode If so, control is performed so that the percentage of the reachable state continuously derived and displayed on the variable display device from the stage before the specific display mode is displayed is greater than during normal game play Gaming machines have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-8-336648

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has room for improvement.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of gaming is improved.

(A) A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information and controlling an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a display result of the variable display is a specified result,
A determination unit that determines whether or not the variable state is controlled to the advantageous state before the variable display is performed;
As a notice effect performed based on the determination result by the determination means, a specific notice effect for displaying any reach loss of a plurality of types as a display result of variable display in variable display of predetermined times before variable display of advance object Means for executing a preview effect that can be
When the display result of the variable display becomes the identification result by the first identification information among the identification information, it is controlled to the first advantageous state as the advantageous state, and the display result of the variable display is the identification result by the second identification information among the identification information An advantageous state control means capable of controlling the second advantageous state which is more disadvantageous than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state;
Based on being controlled to the first advantageous state, control is performed to a special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than to the normal state, and based on being controlled to the second advantageous state during the special state. Special state control means for controlling to a state worse than the state;
Wherein when starting the specific informational display in a special state, the percentage of Richihazure by the second identification information is displayed rather high,
It is characterized in that when reach reach is displayed in the specific advance notice effect, a variable display period after reaching reach is shorter than when reach loss is displayed in the effect different from the specified advance notice effect. .
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A game machine capable of performing variable display of identification information (for example, decorative symbol) and controlling the player in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display is a specific result (for example, a big hit combination) (Eg pachinko gaming machine 1),
A determination unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S212) that determines whether or not variable display that has not been started yet is controlled to the advantageous state before the variable display is performed;
As a notice effect performed based on the determination result by the determination means, a specific notice effect (for example, a stop symbol notice) is displayed to display reach loss as a display result of variable display in variable display of predetermined times before variable display of advance object. Possible preview effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of S162);
When the display result of the variable display becomes the identification result by the first identification information (for example, the odd symbol) of the identification information, it is controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state of the positive variation big hit) as the advantageous state. When the display result is identified by the second identification information (for example, non-probability symbol) among the identification information, the second advantageous state (for example, non-probable variation big hit big hit gaming state) which is more advantageous than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state. (E.g., the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117)
The special state (for example, positive variation state (high probability high base state)) which is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state is controlled based on the control to the first advantageous state, and the second state is controlled during the special state. Special state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S117) that controls to a state that is more disadvantageous than the special state (for example, low probability high base state, low probability low base state) based on being controlled to the advantageous state And
When the specific advance notice effect is started during the special state, the rate at which reach loss by the second identification information is displayed is high (for example, FIG. 19).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a notice effect that makes the player appear to be controlled to a disadvantage state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The mode for stopping the identification information is different between when the reach loss is displayed in the specific advance notice effect and when the reach loss is displayed other than the specific advance notice effect (for example, FIG. 20A). Good.
According to such a configuration, it can be easily understood whether or not there is a specific advance notice at the time of reach loss, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The period of the variable display after reaching the reach is made different (for example, FIG. 20A) when reach loss is displayed in the specific preview effect and when reach loss is displayed other than the specific preview effect. May be
According to such a configuration, it can be easily understood whether or not there is a specific advance notice at the time of reach loss, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The period of the variable display after reaching reach is shorter in the case where reach loss is displayed in the specific advance notice effect than in the case where reach loss is displayed other than the specific advance notice effect (for example, FIG. 20A) You may do so.
According to such a configuration, since the crawling period after reaching is short at the time of the specific advance notice, it becomes easy to understand whether or not it is the specific advance notice, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The period of the variable display after reaching the reach is longer when the reach loss by the first identification information is displayed than when the reach loss by the second identification information is displayed (for example, FIG. 20C). ) May be.
According to such a configuration, the player can be expected to be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state because the turnout period after reach is long when reaching with identification information advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game is improved. . In addition, at the time of reach with identification information which is disadvantageous to the player, by shortening the crawling period after the reach, the anxiety of the player can be suppressed and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
It further comprises a variable display pattern determination unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of S111) that determines a variable display pattern of identification information,
The preliminary presentation effect execution means is a variable display determined to be a non-reach variable display pattern not to be reachable by the variable display pattern determination means, and a low reach after reaching the low expectation degree (for example, normal reach) by the variable display pattern determination means. Can be executed at the variable display determined to be the low expectation level reach variable display pattern for displaying
In the variable display determined to the low expectation degree reach variable display pattern, the period of the variable display after reaching the reach when the specific notice effect is performed is more than when the specific notice effect is not performed. May be short (for example, FIG. 20 (B)).
According to such a configuration, the execution frequency of the specific advance notice effect can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state may be made different depending on whether or not reach loss by specific identification information is displayed in the specific advance notice effect.
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the execution mode of the specific advance notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state may be different (for example, FIG. 23) depending on whether reach loss by the same identification information is continuously displayed in the specific advance notice effect.
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the execution mode of the specific advance notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
The background when performing variable display includes at least a first background and a second background,
In the first background, the first background music (for example, music A) is output from the top every time the variable display is performed once,
In the second background, a second background music (for example, music B) is output over a plurality of variable displays,
In the second background, a predetermined sound may be output when variable display is started (for example, FIG. 25B).
According to such a configuration, even when the music is output over a plurality of variable displays, it is easy to recognize the start timing of the variable display.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
Rendering state control means (for example, CPU 120 for rendering control) capable of controlling the rendering state in the advantageous state to any one of a plurality of types of rendering states (A mode or B mode in FIG. 30, etc.);
Informing effect means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for executing informing effect (informing effect by the first informing image 204 and the second informing image 214 shown in FIG. 30 etc.) related to the number of game media provided during the advantageous state And further,
The informing effect means executes the informing effect by the first informing mode (the first informing image 204 or the like shown in FIG. 30) when being controlled to the first effect state (A mode etc.) by the effect state control means. A second notification mode different from the first notification mode (a second notification mode shown in FIG. 30) when the second effect condition (B mode etc.) different from the first effect condition is controlled by the effect condition control means 2) The notification effect based on the notification image 214) may be executed.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by the notification effect corresponding to the effect state.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view exemplifying a game random number value counted on the main substrate side. It is a figure which illustrates a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data control area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram etc. which show the structural example of the data holding area for presentation control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of random number value judging processing at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of stop symbol notice setting processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in stop symbol advance setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a stop symbol advance pattern. It is a timing chart when performing or not performing stop symbol advance notice. It is a flow chart which shows an example of stop symbol determination processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in stop symbol determination processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop symbol advance pattern in a modification. It is explanatory drawing in the modification in case there exist multiple effective lines. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of the sound in each background. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change start sound setting processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a fluctuation | variation start sound setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of sound reproduction processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a background switching process. It is a figure for demonstrating alerting | reporting production. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process in a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process in a round. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process of a 2nd modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the notification production of a 2nd modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the notification production of a 2nd modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and identifies each in a special view game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information), are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do. In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different.

  A plurality of special symbols are given symbol numbers corresponding to them. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are attached to the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are attached to the symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are both formed in, for example, a rectangular shape. In addition, the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), or the type It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating "00" to "99". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special view game, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the "left", "middle" and "right" in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the result of variable display of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A, or the second special figure in second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as a decorative symbol and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters are displayed on the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or a combination of a number, English letters, eight character images relating to a predetermined motif, a number or a character or a combination of a symbol and a character image. , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image representing an arbitrary figure). Corresponding symbol numbers are attached to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The decorative design is not limited to eight types, but may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination or a combination resulting in lost.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, until the finalized decorative symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R for "left", "middle" and "right" For example, when the scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow sequentially from the top to the bottom from the one with the highest symbol number to the next, and the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, A decorative symbol whose symbol number is the smallest (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5L of "left", etc.), scroll display is performed from those with large symbol numbers to those with small symbols, When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is disposed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, a hold storage display (hold display) is performed to display the hold number of variable display corresponding to the special view game (the number of special view hold storages) in an identifiable manner. Here, the game ball passes the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for suspension of variable display corresponding to the special view game. It occurs based on the start-up winning by (entering). That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the hold of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done. The holding memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, or the game ball for the second starting winning opening The display mode (for example, display color or shape) may be made different depending on whether it is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering).

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a floating special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. An image corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed in the during-variation special map display area 5I. The display corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is also referred to as a display during execution, an active display, a variable display correspondence display, or the like. Note that the display during execution and the pending storage display are collectively referred to as a specific display. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the game ball having entered the first start winning opening, it is executed in a round shape in the special figure display area 5I during fluctuation The middle display is displayed. In addition, during execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B on the basis of the game ball entering the second start winning opening is a round shape in the symbol display area 5I during fluctuation In-progress display is displayed. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning game storage display area 5H is shifted and displayed in the during-variation special view display area 5I. Even if the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B the special figure game is being executed by the display of the special figure display area 5I during variation. Good. Note that the size and shape may be different between the pending storage display and the display during execution.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning combination storage display area 5H, a first hold for specifying the number of special view hold storages to be identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first special view reservation storage number is the number of storages for which the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended. The second special view reservation storage count is the number of storages for which the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended. The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  Under the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable winglets that changes between a normally open state in a vertical position and an enlarged open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric symbol shown in FIG. A tulip type character (normal motorized character) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off. It will be in the normally open state which is unfortunate. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric combination is on. It becomes an expansion and release state which is easy to enter. In addition, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normal opening state, the gaming ball may enter more than in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by, for example, closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area is the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and the normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or can not pass (enter) Change to

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter) I can not do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter ) To make it easier. In this manner, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). Do. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter) the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15 or 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning winning ball device 7, the gaming ball is in the other winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing the game ball to the big winning hole, which is difficult for the player. It is a disadvantageous second state.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc. like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and plural kinds of identification information different from the special symbol The symbol which is normally displayed (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game").

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the like) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like. The hitting control handle may be provided with a single-shot release switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor provided in the hit shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is hit when the player holds the operating rod). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger or the like) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like) It should just be comprised. Inside the operating rod, a trigger sensor may be incorporated so as to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button.

  A tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit may be two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the board of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod as viewed from the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 Four transmission types combining the pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged vertically to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick viewed from the player's side It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 31B or the like, for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable symbol display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display 20 such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is started, for example, that the previous normal drawing game has ended, after the normal drawing start condition for the normal drawing is satisfied, the normal symbol display 20 The popular figure game by is started.

  In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time as the common-pattern fluctuation time elapses, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per common figure) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is “general symbol lost” Become. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per common drawing", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  For example, after the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, by detecting the gaming ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the regular winning ball device 6A by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the previous special drawing game or the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, the second starting condition is established because the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, by the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (special drawing display result) to be the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes "small hit" as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed as a final symbol as a final symbol, it will be a "loss".

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", the jackpot as a specific gaming state (advantage state, specific state) to perform a predetermined number of rounds advantageous to the player (also referred to as "round game") It is controlled to the gaming state. After the variable display result in the special view game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state different from the big hit gaming state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and special symbols indicating the number “2” are the small hit symbols. , A special symbol showing a symbol of "-" is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as big hit symbol or small hit symbol in special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A, such as lost symbol, is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B The special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7, predetermined upper limit time The big winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapse or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is performed in which the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is put into the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

  The special winning opening door with the big winning opening opened during execution of the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then the special winning opening is closed, thereby the special variable winning winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number of times, execution of the round may be ended by establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win a prize winning opening etc.) .

  Among the rounds in the jackpot gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open It is also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers of "3", "5" and "7" that will be the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers of "3" and "7" are normally open round big hit symbols, and the numbers of "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (usually open big hit state) as a normal opening round specific gaming state controlled after a normal opening round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in a special figure game, a special winning prize ball device of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 The big winning opening is opened in a period until the door reaches a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. By doing this, a round is performed to change the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. In addition, a normally open big hit state is also referred to as a first specified gaming state.

  In the jackpot gaming state (short-term opening jackpot state) as a short-term opening round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term opening round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period when the large winning opening is opened by the large winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state For one second). In the short-term open big hit state, the open period of the big winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and the other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds to be executed may be the second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open jackpot state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 or 10) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if the game ball is won in the big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (eg, 0.1 second), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open jackpot state is a jackpot gaming state in which the balls (prize balls) can not be obtained substantially. In addition, the short-term opening big hit state is also referred to as a second specified gaming state.

  Also, the big hit gaming state as the short opening round specified gaming state is not limited to the one having a short opening time of the big winning opening compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specified playing state, for example, opening the big winning opening While the period (upper limit time) is the same for the short opening round specified gaming state and the normal opening round specified playing state, the upper limit number of times (for example, 2 times) that makes the big winning opening open in the short opening round specified playing state is The number may be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal opening round specific gaming state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short opening round specified gaming state, the period for changing the big winning opening to the first state in which the gaming ball easily passes (enters) in each round is the first period in the normal opening round specified gaming state Also, the second period may be at least one of a short second period and a second round number in which the number of round execution times is smaller than the first round number in the special open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the small hit symbol "2" is derived as the determined special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, a variable winning operation is performed to change the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, an operation to make the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (open state) for the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A Among the special drawing games using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B, variable display of the decorative design is started in response to the start of one of the special drawing games. Then, a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when variable display is ended by stop display of the decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In this case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, with the reach state, a decorative symbol ("reach variation symbol") which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination The display state in which the fluctuation continues, or the display state in which all or some of the decorative symbols are fluctuating in synchronization while constituting all or a part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance The decorative pattern display area (for example, "inside") which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative pattern (for example, the decorative symbol showing "7" alphanumeric characters) constituting the defined big hit combination is stopped and displayed In the symbol display area 5C, etc.) The display condition in which the decorative symbol is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is a display state fluctuating in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the fluctuation mode of the decorative pattern, a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state is executed. May be Such a rendering operation such as display of a character image or change in display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change in change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And each reach mode differs in the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And when the reach aspect of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β appears, the variable display result may become “big hit” compared to the case where the reach aspect of the normal reach appears (big hit expectation) Becomes higher.

  Unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may reach the reach state during the variable display of the decorative pattern, or the variable display result may become the "big hit", etc. A variable display effect may be executed to notify the player by a variable display mode of the decorative symbol. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "simulated link" can be performed. It may be determined whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “slip” or “pseudo-run” in response to the change pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the effect control substrate 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right", a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are displayed on the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R etc. for a temporary stop, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the decorative symbol display areas displayed for temporary stop By changing the decoration pattern again in the decoration pattern display area (for example, one or both of the decoration pattern display area 5L of “left” and the decoration pattern display area 5R of “right”) The effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of "slip", a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed temporarily for a predetermined number of times after variable display of decorative symbols is started and fixed decorative symbols to be variable display results are derived and displayed. By performing the variable display again for the decorative symbol of when the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state and when the decorative symbol that constitutes the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without being in the reach state is there.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", the variable display of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being met once. After displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R until the finalized decorative symbols are derived and displayed. Effects can be displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to a maximum of three times) in which all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R cause the decorative symbol to change again (simulated continuous change). The number of times of pseudo series change is the display of "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display except for the first change from the start of variable display of decorative symbol to the temporary stop of all decorative symbols at first. It is the number of times that the decorative pattern changes again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, 5R.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo series", any of a plurality of types of pseudo series chances predetermined in the left, "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, for example The decorative symbols that make up the image are temporarily displayed temporarily as a predetermined display result. After that, pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-series fluctuation (re-variation) once to three times in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-series”. Based on this, it is possible to make the variable display of the decorative pattern appear as if it had been started two to four times in succession. The number of times of pseudo series fluctuation (re-variation) in the variable display effect of "pseudo series" may be made to be able to be performed more than once or three times, for example, four times or five times.

  As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of such a decorative pattern, in addition to "slip" and "pseudo ream", for example, "development chance eye", "development chance eye end", "slip after the chance eye stop" And various other rendering operations may be performed. Here, in the variable display effect of “the development chance eye”, “left”, “middle”, “right” until variable decoration result of the decorative symbol is started and the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in all, the temporary display of the decorative symbol constituting the development chance included in the predetermined special combination, and then the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in a reach state As a predetermined reach effect is started. Thereby, when the decorative symbol constituting the development chance is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, and after the reach state, the variable display result is the "big hit". Expectations are enhanced.

  In addition, in the variable display effect of "development chance eye end", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in all in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" An effect display is performed in which a decorative symbol of a combination predetermined as a development opportunity is derived and displayed as a finalized decorative symbol. In the variable display effect of "slip after chance stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", until after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the finalized decorative symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the lost combination (special combination) which becomes a pseudo recurrent chance in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the "left", "middle", and "right" Unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo series” in which the decorative symbol is again changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative symbol is changed again in part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R As a result, effect display is performed to change the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed.

  Unlike variable display effects such as reach effect or "slip" or "simulated link" during variable display of decorative symbols, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or voice output as a message, lamp There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as lighting, or the reach effect by the super reach may be executed. An advance notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit". The production operation to be the preview production is the variable display state of the decorative design after the variable display of the decorative design is started in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" It is sufficient if it is performed (started) before (i.e., before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may become a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state.

  Among the preview effects, those that become preview advance effects (also referred to as preview advance notice) are included. The preview advance notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information and the like of the special drawing game before starting the variable display to be notified of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" etc. is there. In particular, the previewing notice effect in which the possibility of the variable display result becoming "big hit" is continuously indicated over the variable display of the decorative symbol executed a plurality of times corresponding to a plurality of special drawing games is a continuous notice effect Also called.

  In this embodiment, a stop symbol notice is executed in which a combination of a predetermined decorative symbol is derived and displayed in a plurality of variable displays prior to the variable display of the notice target being executed as the prefetch advance notice effect. It has become so. In this embodiment, the combination of the predetermined decorative symbols is a combination of reach losing. The player can recognize that there is a high possibility of becoming a big hit in the later variable display by sequentially displaying the combination of reach loses.

  A variable display to be a notice subject by changing the holding storage display for specifying the number of special drawing holdings in the starting winning a prize storage display area 5H as a pre-reading advance notice effect so as to be different from the display mode at the normal time. The hold display notice may be executed to give notice of the possibility of becoming a "big hit" or the like. For example, a hold display notice may be executed in which the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is displayed at a predetermined timing in a special mode different from the normal display mode.

  In addition to the start winning combination memory display area 5H, the advance notice effect may be performed also in the changing special image display area 5I. In this embodiment, the suspended storage display removed from the start winning storage display area 5H in response to the suspension being digested is displayed by being shifted to the changing special view display area 5I. When the on-hold winning display is made in the special mode in the start winning storage display area 5H, when shifting to the in-varying special view display area 5I, the in-execution display in the in-moving special view display area 5I is also You may do it. By doing this, even when the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed at a stage where the number of reserved memories is small, the opportunity to change the display mode to the special mode can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display is executed separately from such pre-reading advance notice effect, the variable display result is “big hit” based on the variable pattern of the variable display or the variable display result. An advance notice effect during fluctuation is made to be announced. The during-the-warning notice effect may be a notice of the possibility of becoming a "big hit" by the display of the effect image, the output of the sound, the lighting of the lamp, the operation of the effect part, a combination thereof, or the like.

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a determined special symbol in the special drawing game, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state In some cases, the finalized decoration pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of a decorative symbol is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as a "normal loss") variable display mode when the variable display result is "loss".

  When the special symbol to be the lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a final symbol in the special figure game, the variable symbol state of the decorative symbol is reached after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is performed, or the reach effect is not performed, the finalized decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of a decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "loss".

  Among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in special drawing games, when the normal big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “3” are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is performed, or a reach effect is not performed, a predetermined normal big hit combination ("non-probable variation big hit combination is selected among multiple types of big hit combinations The finalized decorative symbol that will be referred to as For example, the fixed decoration pattern which is usually a big hit combination has a symbol number “1” which is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are “2”, “4”, “6” and “8” is “left”, “middle” and “right” The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line. A decorative symbol having a symbol number of even "2", "4", "6", "8" which usually constitutes a big hit combination is usually called a symbol (also referred to as "non-probable variation symbol").

  In response to the determined special symbol in the special figure game becoming the big hit symbol usually, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed The variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "non-probability change" (also referred to as "usually big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-deterministic change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, time shortening control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, and the initialization state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, initialization processing after power on as in the case of system reset) Control) is performed. In the time-saving control, either of the special figure game being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state and the variable display result being a "big hit", either condition is established first When it is done, you should finish.

  Among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in the special drawing game, when the probability variation big hit symbols such as the special symbols indicating the number “7” are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to reaching the reach state, after the same reach effect as when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "normal" is performed, or without the reach effect being performed, a plurality of big hit combinations Among them, there is a case where the finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined probability variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed. For example, the fixed decorative symbol that is the probability variation big hit combination has symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd “1”, “3”, “5” and “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line. A decorative symbol having a symbol number of odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” which constitutes a probability variation big hit combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When a definite variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a determined special symbol in a special figure game, a fixed ornament symbol that is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the finalized decoration design is usually a big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination, the variable display mode in which the positive variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variable display result is "big hit" It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “probability change” in a case. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "probable change", it is controlled to a normally open big hit state, and after that, time variation control and probability change control (probable change control) are performed. By performing the probability change control, the probability that the variable display result (special view display result) becomes a "big hit" in the special view game of each time is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability change control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state is controlled again is satisfied. As in the case of the time saving control, the probability change control may be ended when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability change control is ended when it is determined that the probability change control is to be ended in the probability change fall lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state, even if the probability change control is ended. Good.

  When time saving control is performed, control to shorten the variation time (normal figure variation time) of the regular symbol in the regular figure game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state, or the variation of the regular symbol in each regular figure game Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per common view" than in the normal state, and tilt control of movable wing in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per common view" The game ball is likely to pass through (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to perform longer than in the normal state, and control to increase the number of tilts more than in the normal state. A control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is established. As described above, the control that facilitates the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as high open control. As high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B is more likely to be satisfied, and the special drawing game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result is a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a normal state or a low base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. The gaming state in which time-saving control or high opening control is performed along with the probability variation control is also referred to as high-probability high-base state. A probability change state in which only the probability change control is performed and time reduction control or high open control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which time saving control and high open control are performed together with probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability state", and in order to be distinguished from high probability low base status, it may also be referred to as a time reduction probability variation state. On the other hand, in order to distinguish from the high probability high base state, the positive variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and short time control or high open control is not performed may be referred to as time short non definite variable state. The short time state in which time saving control or high open control is performed without performing the probability change control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability change control nor the time saving control nor the high open control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time saving control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be executed frequently, and the probability that the variable display result in each special figure game will be a "big hit" Is enhanced for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the big hit game state is also referred to as a special game state (special state).

  When the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol indicating the number “5” as a finalized special symbol in a special drawing game, and the small hitting symbol such as a special symbol indicating a number “2” is stopped and displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and one of the combinations of a plurality of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as the opening chance may be stopped and displayed. Further, when the short-term opening round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed corresponding to the change display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After, for example, a finalized decoration pattern (a short-term opening round, a finalized decoration pattern serving as a chance eye corresponding to a big hit state) may be stopped and displayed as a predetermined reach combination.

  The variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various finalized decorative symbols are stopped and displayed corresponding to the finalized special symbol in the special figure game becoming the short-term opening round big hit symbol is when the variable display result is "big hit" It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of a "probable" (also referred to as a "probable big hit" or "a sudden big change big hit"). Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the "big hit" of "probable", it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state, and after that end, it is sufficient to perform probability change control together with time saving control.

  The small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed as a final symbol in the special drawing game, and the variable display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the "small hit". After the end, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled before the variable display result is "small hit". However, when the special view game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, if the number of times the special view game has been executed in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number, after the small hit gaming state ends, The special gaming state may end and be in the normal state.

  When the special winning opening is opened after the finalized decorative symbol that constitutes the opening chance is derived as a result of the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" There are times when it is controlled to the short-term opening big hit state on the basis, and when it is controlled to the small hitting game state on the basis of the fact that the variable indication result is “the small hitting”. On the other hand, after the finalized decoration pattern that constitutes the reach combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decoration pattern, the large winning opening is opened after the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable". It is only when controlled based on the short-term open jackpot state. Therefore, while the fixed decoration design which constitutes the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term opening big hit state and the small hit gaming state, the fixed decoration pattern of the reach combination is the short-term open big hit state It corresponds to being controlled.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol that the finalized decorative symbol becomes the non-probable variation big hit combination or the positive variation big hit combination, the re-lottery effect may be executed. In the re-lottery effect, for example, after a temporary stop display of a decorative pattern that is usually a big hit combination on the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the image display device 5, for example "," In the "right" decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R again in the state that the same decorative symbol is aligned, and decorative symbol (probable symbol pattern) and a big hit usually One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is displayed on the stop display (final stop display) as a finalized decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probability change”, as the re-lottery effect, after changing the decorative symbol displayed temporary stop again, the fixed decorative symbol which usually becomes a big hit combination The re-lottery defeat presentation effect is performed to display the derived display. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "certain change", the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the fixed decoration becomes the positive change big hit combination The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be performed.

  Usually, after the determined decoration symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed, during the execution of the round at the start of the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state, the next round starts after any round is finished in the big hit gaming state During the period until the final round in the big hit gaming state, the period until the next variable display game is started, etc., the jackpot becoming a definite change notification effect of whether to control to a definite change state or not A promotion effect may be performed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion promotion may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the like. The jackpot promotion promotion that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state may be referred to in particular as "ending promotion promotion".

  In the jackpot promotion promotion, there is no jackpot promotion promotion production that announces that there is a promotion where the gaming state becomes a definite change state despite the fixed decoration pattern being usually a big hit combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a definite change state There is a jackpot promotion failure production to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either one of the normal symbol and the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or It is sufficient to inform the player of the presence or absence of the promotion to be a probability change state by displaying different effect images.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate and the like are arranged on the back of the gaming board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  The main circuit board 11 includes, for example, a microcomputer 100 for game control, a switch circuit 110 for capturing detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls, and transmitting the detection signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the microcomputer 100 for game control A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric parts for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for the purpose to execute a predetermined rendering operation.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, lighting / extinguishing the game effect lamp 9 etc. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called, for example. It is sufficient if it has. In addition, the main substrate 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a common view hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like is included.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command form may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is configured by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for specifying a change start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for specifying a change start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is an ornament that is variably displayed in each of "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. It is a change pattern specification command which specifies a change pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH represents an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set in accordance with the content of an instruction by the effect control command. In the fluctuation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the fluctuation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” or the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plural types the big hit type in the case of “1” is to be set. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a result of the prior determination that the variable display result is "loss". The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command notifying of a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “non-probability change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying of a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is "small hit".

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating stop of variation (decision) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the "left", "middle" and "right" in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with, for example, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, command 9500H is set as the first gaming state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither time reduction control nor probability change control is performed, and time reduction control The second game state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which the probability change control is not performed is set. In addition, command 9502H is set as a third game state specification command corresponding to a gaming state in which probability change control is performed but time reduction control is not performed (high probability low base state, time reduction none probability change state), command 9503H is time reduction control and probability change The fourth game state designation command corresponds to the game state (high probability high base state, time reduction definite change state) in which the control is performed together.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of the effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the large hitting gaming state or the small hitting gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after a large winning opening opening that notifies that the large winning opening has changed from an open state to a closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command which designates the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-decision result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the EXT data to be set may be made different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . In the special winning opening open notification command and the special winning opening after open notification command, different EXT data, for example, corresponding to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal open big hit state or short open open big hit state Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. It is a first starting opening winning combination designating command notifying that a first starting condition for executing a special drawing game using a first special drawing in first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command ball 200H is that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred It is a 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command which notifies that the 2nd starting condition for performing the special figure game using the 2nd special figure in the 2nd special symbol display device 4B was satisfied based on it.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserve storage number notification command for notifying the first special view retention storage number in order to display the special view retention storage number in an identifiable manner in the start winning storage display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserve storage number notification command for notifying the second special view retention storage number in order to display the special view retention storage number in an identifiable manner in the start winning storage display area 5H or the like. For example, when the first start opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold storage number notification command is transmitted. , And is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted when, for example, the second starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , And is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. In addition, the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command correspond to the start of the execution of the special view game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be sent.

  The first suspension storage number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the number of first special view storage boundaries when the first startup condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first startup winning combination. Further, the second reserve storage number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special view reserve storage number when the second start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, the first starting opening winning combination designation command or the second starting opening winning combination designation command is specified as holding storage information to designate which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the starting winning combination has been made. At the same time, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command for specifying the first special image storage number and the second special image storage number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of pending storages increases, the pending storage number addition specification command (the first pending storage number addition specification command or the second indicates that the first special view pending storage count or the second special view pending storage count has increased). While the pending storage number addition designation command is transmitted, the pending storage number subtraction designation command (No. 1) indicates that the first special view pending storage number or the second special view pending storage number has decreased when the pending storage number decreases. A (1 pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for reporting the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result is "big hit", "small hit", or a big hit type determination result as the winning determination result. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating the determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) as to which determination value range the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type becomes as the winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the variable display result is determined to be the "big hit" or "small hit" is determined based on the occurrence of the start winning in the winning random number value determination process (see FIG. 14) It is determined whether or not the type of the jackpot and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type fall within any of the determined values. Then, a value specifying that the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or "small hit" or a value specifying the big hit type is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and the effect control board 12 is set. Control sending. In addition, a value designating the range of the determination value in which the random number MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control of transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether the variable display result is determined as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the big hit type While being recognizable, when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is included in the determination value of the predetermined range, the variation pattern type can be recognized based on the value set in the variation category command.

  As an example of the symbol designation command, when the command C400H is the first symbol designation command according to the case where the variable display result is "loss", the command C401H is the "big hit" when the variable display result is "big hit" The second symbol specification command according to the command, the command C402H is the third symbol specification command according to the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-deterministic change", the command C403H is a variable display result "big hit" And the jackpot type is “probable”, and the fourth symbol designation command according to the case where the type is “probable”, and the command C 404H is the fifth symbol designation command according to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data representing a random number independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view exemplifying a random number value counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number MR1 for determining a special display result, a random number MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the common pattern display result is controlled to be able to be counted. Note that other random values may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates the various numerical value data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the MR 5 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination determines whether or not the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game is controlled as a "big hit" or not and is controlled to a big hit gaming state. It is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol in the case where the variable display result is "big hit", as "non-probability change", "probability change", or "rapid probability" Is a random number value used for, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. ~ Takes a value in the range of "251". The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. It takes a value in the range of 997 ". The random number value MR5 for determining the common drawing display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per common drawing" or "general drawing loss". It is a random number value, and takes, for example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result is "losing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" or "reach", respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to the display result being a "big hit" or the like. In addition, the change pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss fluctuation pattern") and variable The variation pattern corresponding to the display result of "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol being "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). In addition, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern.

  The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit".

  Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of predetermined variation pattern types. Each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or more variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an aspect of a rendering operation performed during variable display of a decorative symbol.

  As an example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are classified (grouped) according to reach effect types (rendering modes), and fluctuation patterns including a fluctuation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach reach, and fluctuation with normal reach It may be divided into a variation pattern type in which the pattern is included and a variation pattern type in which a variation pattern with super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. In addition, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Alternatively, different fluctuation pattern types may be classified according to whether or not a predetermined variable display effect is performed. As another example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be classified (grouped) in accordance with the variable display time of the decorative pattern or the like. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 of the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used to control the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Also, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data etc. which constitute a fluctuation pattern table are stored.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the configuration of the special view display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special view display result determination table, the first special view display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and the second special view display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. , Are prepared in advance. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, before the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the variable display result Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state with "big hit", and to control to the small hit gaming state with the variable display result as "small hit". It is a table that is referenced to make decisions. The second special view display result determination table 130B is a variable display result before a finalized special symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special view game using the second special pattern by the second special symbol display device 4B. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state with "big hit", and to control to the small hit gaming state with the variable display result as "small hit". It is a table that is referenced to make decisions.

  In the first special view display result determination table 130A, the special view is displayed depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) or the positive change state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for result determination is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit", "small hit", or "loss". In the second special view display result determination table 130B, disturbance for special view display result determination depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) or a positive change state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "loss".

  In the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination It is the data for determination allocated to the determination result of whether to control to a big hit game state as "." In each of the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) More decision values than at times are assigned to the "big hit" special map display results. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is a "big hit" as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) The probability of being determined to control the state is high. That is, in each of the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a definite variation state, it is compared with a normal state or a time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state so that the probability to be determined to control to the big hit gaming state is high.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the determined value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "30000" to "30350") is assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. In the case where the variable display result is determined based on such a setting that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, In the case where the variable display result is determined based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special view display result is displayed. The proportion determined to control the small hit gaming state as "small hit" can be made different.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hitting gaming state as "small hitting", so for example, time saving state (low probability high base state) In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as the state (high probability high base state), the frequency of small hit gaming state where obtaining the winning ball is difficult It is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extension of the game. In the second special view display result determination table 130B as well, a determination value of a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special view display result determination table 130A is allocated to the special view display result of “small hit”. It is also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value may be allocated to the "small hit" special figure display result as compared to the first special figure display result determination table 130A. In this way, even in the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability changing state, the proportion determined to control the small hitting gaming state is lower than in the low base state such as the normal state or the time saving none definite changing state. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, determination of the special view display result may be performed with reference to the common special view display result determination table.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, when it is determined to control the special figure display result to the jackpot gaming state as "big hit". Is a table to be referenced. In the big hit classification determination table 131, whether the special symbol for which variable display (variation) has been performed in the special figure game is the first special figure (special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure Depending on whether it is a special design game by the special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is plural such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “probability” It is assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the jackpot type of “R” is different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the variation special figure is the first special figure, while the determined value of the predetermined range (value in the range of "83" to "100") is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable", the variation special figure is Is the second special view, the determination value is not assigned to the "probable" jackpot type. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be any of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. And if the jackpot type is determined to be any of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the jackpot type as "probable" to the short-term open jackpot state as "probable", so for example, normally variable winning ball device by high open control In the game state where the game ball is easy to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to prevent the decrease of the game interest due to the extension of the game while avoiding frequent occurrence of short open jackpot state in which it is difficult to obtain winning balls .

  In addition, even when the fluctuation special drawing is the second special drawing, even if the determined value of the predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special drawing is the first special drawing is allocated to the jackpot type of “probable” Good. For example, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the "big deal" jackpot type than when the variation special figure is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, determination of the jackpot type may be performed with reference to common table data.

  In addition, in order to determine the fluctuation pattern as any one of a plurality of types in the ROM 101 based on the special view display result, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination. A variation pattern determination table or the like to be referred to is stored.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source which is partially or entirely produced on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the data corresponding to the control state of the gaming control means (such as a special map process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 is a first special view reserve storage unit 151A, a second special view reserve storage unit 151B, a common view reserve storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  In the first special view reserve storage unit 151A, although the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, it has not been started yet The reserve data of the special drawing game (the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning sequence (the order of detecting the gaming balls) to the first starting winning opening, and the first starting condition in passing (entering) the gaming balls Holds the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination of the special display display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern type decision Data is stored until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game (special view display As a result, on-hold information is used to make it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is to be awarded based on the result.

  In the second special view reserve storage unit 151B, although the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, it is still started Hold data of no special figure game (special figure game using second special figure in second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, the second start condition of passing (enter) the game balls Holds the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination of the special display display result, the random number value MR2 for the big hit type determination, the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern type determination etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. Data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game (special view display As a result, on-hold information is used to make it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is to be awarded based on the result.

  It should be noted that the game ball has passed (entered) the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening The common hold storage unit may store the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning combination in association with the hold number. In this case, the start information may be included in the hold information indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening has passed (entered) in the hold information, and may be stored in association with the hold number. .

  The common drawing reservation storage unit 151C stores holding information of the common drawing game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display unit 20 even though the gaming ball having passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common drawing reserve storage unit 151C determines the common drawing display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the gaming ball in correspondence with the holding number in the order that the gaming ball passed the passing gate 41 The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR5 for use as storage data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating count values of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for causing the CPU 103 to update a part or all of the game random numbers by software.

  For example, numerical data indicating random number values MR2 to MR5 are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, and each randomness periodically or irregularly according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numeric data representing numbers is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 includes an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with a CPU for effect control 120 which performs control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing a program for effect control, fixed data and the like, and a work area for the CPU 120 for effect control. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, etc., and the random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, the effect control board 12 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 to execute a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a change data write operation in which the effect control CPU 120 writes various change data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122 Fluctuation data read operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to receive various signal input from outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 to I / O for effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14 is connected. Furthermore, in the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the effect operation is counted by the random number circuit 124 or the like in an updatable manner. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared to make various determinations, determinations, and settings by the effect control CPU 120, table data forming the determination tables, pattern data forming the various effect control patterns, etc. It is memorized.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, the effect model, etc.) The effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is configured of data indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special pattern change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

  The special figure fluctuation time effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns, in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time when the definite special symbol as the special figure display result is derived and displayed Composed of data indicating the control content of various rendering operations such as variable display operations of decorative symbols, reach effects, effect display operations in re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations without variable display of decorative symbols. It is done. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress status of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

  For example, a plurality of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different may be included in the special figure change time effect control pattern, for example, for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special figure fluctuation effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, a effect control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, It comprises control data for controlling various rendering operations, and the contents of the various rendering control, the switching timing of the rendering control, etc. may be set in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in the movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value (effect control process timer value) of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer. That is, determination values corresponding to the execution time (rendering time) of each rendering operation are set in advance. Note that, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command has been received from the main substrate 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling an effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. Data indicating the switching timing or the like of effect control may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode such as a sound effect interlocked with a variable display operation of an ornamental pattern during variable display of an ornamental pattern. There is. That is, the voice control data is data designating a voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for specifying the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, a period in which an operation on an operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, and data indicating control content of a rendering operation in the case where the operation is effectively detected. That is, the operation detection control data is data for specifying a rendering operation according to the operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all of the effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include a part of control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for describing various effect operations performed in accordance with the content of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative symbol is displayed in a mode specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination values, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, control is made to output sound from the speakers 8L, 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is made to blink a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or decorative LED in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data, and to determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set as data corresponding to a component for effect that is not to be controlled even though it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

  Although the rendering operation shown in FIG. 9 (B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to the final stop, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative symbol An effect control pattern may be provided to execute the effect operation in response to a partial period (e.g., a period in which the advance effect is performed). Alternatively, to perform the rendering operation in accordance with a predetermined period other than during variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the big hit gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, etc.) An effect control pattern of may be provided.

  For example, when starting variable display of a decorative pattern, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special pattern change effect control pattern) based on the change pattern or the like indicated by the change pattern designation command. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when starting the execution of the notice effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern may be configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not any of the effect control process timer determination values match, and if it matches, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data Control the As described above, the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, and game according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9, the light emitter such as the decorative LED, the movable member etc. included in the effect model is advanced. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n, voice control data # 1 to voice control Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and an effect for designating execution of the effect control Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  An instruction according to the effect control pattern set in this manner is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received an instruction from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads image data indicated by the instruction from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in the VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 13 receiving the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and expands it by temporarily storing it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used to control the effect operation, for example, a data holding area 190 for effect control as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

  For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The start winning combination reception command buffer 194A is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total pending storage number. When there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command), the symbol specifying command, the variation category command The four commands, ie, the pending storage number notification command (the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command) are set in one, and transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. A storage area is secured in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A so that the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol specification command, the variation category command, and the pending storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands from the top of the free area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A in the order received at the start winning. At the start winning game, command transmission is performed in the order of a start opening winning combination designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a pending storage number notification command. Therefore, if command reception is properly performed, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the storage area corresponding to each of buffer numbers “1” to “8”, a start opening winning combination designation command, a symbol designation command, variation The category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10 (B) is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "1" every time variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Are deleted from the ones stored in, and subsequent storage contents are shifted. For example, when variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 10 (B), each command stored in the buffer number "1" is deleted and corresponds to the buffer number "2". Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer numbers “3” to “6” is the buffer number It is shifted to the area corresponding to "2" to "5".

  An example is shown in the case where the command reception can not be normally performed for the area corresponding to the buffer number “6” in the start winning winning time reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, and the pending storage number notification command is missed. It is done. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10 (B), the content in the fourth storage area in which the pending storage count notification command should be stored is "0000 (H)", which corresponds to the buffer number "6". It has been left.

  Whether to execute pre-reading advance notice effect based on the start winning combination received command buffer 194A (start opening winning combination designation command, symbol designation command, variation category command and pending storage number notification command) stored in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A And, a pre-reading notice pattern in case of execution is decided. At this time, if a failure or inconsistency occurs in the command at the time of the start winning combination, the setting of the preview advance notice effect is not performed until the variable display of the hold information corresponding to the command is executed (digested) Limited to If a command at the time of starting winning is received during a period (in which preview advance notice is restricted) in which the setting of the advance notice advance effect is limited, corresponding to those for which the advance notice effect setting is not performed at the reception timing, The determination information is set to "1" (or on). In the case of limiting the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect, the pre-reading advance notice effect of all aspects is not executed for the pre-reading advance notice effect for the variable display corresponding to the start winning combination generated within the predetermined period. You may be made not to perform the pre-reading advance announcement production of a certain and a partial aspect.

  In the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, each buffer number (hold number) is stored in association with “hold display mode” indicating a display mode of the hold storage display. When the value of the "pending display mode" is "0", it is a normal display mode, and when it is "1" or "2", it is a special mode different from the normal display mode. For example, when the advance notice effect of the advance notice display notice is executed, this becomes a special mode.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, and the second starting opening via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

  Following the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the gaming random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main substrate 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B, opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process processing, a normal symbol process processing is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing to control the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. Allows setting of tilting movement of winglet etc.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, effect control After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the substrate 12, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By setting the switch to the off state, transmission of effect control commands based on settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of first special drawing pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special drawing game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether or not (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the number of first to-be-stored storages by reading the first to-be-stored storage number count value which is the storage value of the first to-be-stored storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. For example, when the first special figure storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1", for example ( Step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is off at step S201 (step S201; No), or when the number of first special view storages has reached the upper limit at step S202 (step S202; Yes) Whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on is determined based on a detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the number of second special view pending storages which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether or not (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special image storage number by reading the second storage number count value, which is the storage value of the second storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure storage number is not the upper limit in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" ( Step S206).

  After one of the processes in steps S203 and S206 is executed, the number of to-be-saved special-image storages according to the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer, is updated to 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to add one (step S208). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result and the big hit type from among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR2 for the random number and the random number value MR3 for the determination of the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored at the head of the empty entry in the special view holding storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value by being set as holding information (step S210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, numerical data representing random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special image storage unit 151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, Numerical data representing random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in second special image storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number value MR1 and the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit", Is used to determine the type of jackpot when the variable display result is "big hit". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the processing of step S209 to select numerical data representing a part or all of the random display value used to determine the variable display mode including the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern or the variable display time. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a starting opening winning combination designation command corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the transmission command buffer in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer, etc. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning combination designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. The setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning combination designation command is performed. For example, after the special symbol process processing is completed, the command control processing in step S17 shown in FIG. It is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number value determination process is executed (step S212). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the sending command pointer in the sending command buffer, the pending storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 The setting for this is performed (step S213). For example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. It is transmitted.

  After the process of step S213 is performed, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), step S204. Go to the process of On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216), The start winning determination process ends. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S 212 of FIG. 13 as random number value determination processing at the time of winning. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display processing (the variable display result of the special symbol) is a "big hit" or a "small hit" by the special symbol normal processing. A determination is made as to whether to control the state or the small hit gaming state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process, determination of the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is abstractly classified, determination of the variation pattern specifically defining the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, and the like are performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination process of step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Whether or not it is determined whether it is a random number MR1 determined to derive and display big hit symbol and small hit symbol as a special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol will be a predetermined display mode with a super reach It is judged whether or not it is not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball entering the start winning opening is started, the special image display result becomes "big hit" or "small hit", or the decoration It prereads that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this pre-reading result, determines whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the side of the effect control board 12 be able to.

  In the prize random number value determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first confirms the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the state of the short time flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. The game state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the definite variation state when the definite variation flag is on, and identifies the short time status when the definite variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are off. At times, it may be specified that it is in the normal state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special view display result determination table 130A or the second special view display result determination table 130B, the start hole buffer value (“1” or “2”) or the current The special-image display result determination table data to be used to determine the special-image display result is selected in accordance with the gaming state (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result extracted in step S209 of FIG. 13 is within the predetermined big hit determination range (step S403). In the jackpot determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special view display result of “big hit” in the special view display result determination table data selected by the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets random number value MR1 and so on. It is only necessary to determine the presence or absence of a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value one by one. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value and the maximum value of the big hit determination range by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the big hit determination range. It is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be the "big hit" by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range (step S404). The CPU 103 executes the same processing as in the case of the big hit determination range for the determination value assigned to the “small hit” special view display result in the special view display result determination table data selected by the process of step S402. It is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not the random value MR1 falls within the small hitting determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that the small hit determination range is not within the range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command according to the case where the variable display result is "loss" to the effect control board 12 The setting for transmission is performed (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "00H".

  Following the process of step S405, a fluctuation pattern type determination threshold for a loss is set according to the presence or absence of time saving control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406). The variation pattern type determination threshold specifies the range of the determination value including the random value MR3 for determination of the variation pattern type, and is determined to which of the plurality of types of variation categories set in advance according to the variation pattern type and the like. It becomes a judgment value set to determine the In this embodiment, when at least the variable display result is “losing”, the variation category (“non-reach” variable display mode common to “non-reach” regardless of presence / absence of time saving control and total pending storage number) Change category of “common”, change category of “super reach” in common regardless of presence / absence of time saving control and total number of reserved memories (change category of “super reach common”), and other “loss” '' (“Other loss” 's change category) is provided. Then, it may be determined based on the random value MR3 whether or not such a change category is determined.

  If it is determined in step S404 that the small hit is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol specifying command according to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is sent to the effect control board 12 And setting for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "04H". Following the process of step S407, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for small hit is set (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, "251" is set as the small hit variation pattern type determination threshold. Here, “251” is the maximum value in the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR3 is always a value smaller than or equal to the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hit. That is, it is determined that only one variation category corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is provided and determined as the variation category.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special view (the “first special view” corresponding to “1” or the “second special view” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start opening buffer value. Then, the table data for determining the big hit type is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. A setting for transmitting a symbol designating command according to the determination result by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be "probable", the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to "01H", and it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probable" If it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designation command is "02H" and the big hit type is determined to be "probable", a command table etc. for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "03H" is set. Just do it. Following the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold value is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411).

  After performing any of the processes in steps S406, S408, and S411, the variation pattern type determination threshold set in each process and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determination of the variation pattern type are used. A variation category according to the range of the determination value including the random value MR3 is determined (step S412).

  Note that instead of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold by the processes of steps S406, S408, and S411, any variation pattern type is set as a variation category by setting one of the variation pattern type determination tables. It may be determined whether or not to be determined. Thereafter, after setting for transmitting the variation category command according to the determination result by the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number value determination process is ended.

  In the random number determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 14, even if the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", the variation category is a range of decision values including random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination uniformly. It is made to make the judgment of On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or "small hit", the variation category may not be determined. In this case, the symbol designation command according to the variable display result being "big hit" or "small hit" is transmitted, and the variation pattern type when the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit" It is also possible to send a variation category command that generally indicates that.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 14, after the process of step S211 in FIG. 13 is executed, the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. Thus, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14 are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening by executing the command control processing of step S17 shown in FIG. Or when the second start condition is satisfied, the start opening winning combination designation command (the first start opening winning combination designation command or the second start opening winning combination designation command), the symbol specification command, the variation category command, the pending storage number notification command (first hold Four commands of storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) are collectively transmitted in one timer interrupt as one set. In addition, it is not limited to what is collectively transmitted in 1 timer interruption, and one command may be sequentially transmitted by the command control process of step S17 for every timer interruption.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the first special view pending storage unit 151A or the second special view pending storage unit 151B. A determination is made as to whether or not the special figure game is to be started by the display device 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" is based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol or Small hit design, lost design either) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”. In this embodiment, the special drawing game using the second special drawing is executed with priority over the special drawing game using the first special drawing (also referred to as special drawing 2 priority digestion) ). Therefore, in the special symbol normal processing, the execution condition of the special drawing game using the first special drawing and the execution condition of the special drawing game using the second special drawing are satisfied (the first special drawing reservation memory In the case where reserve data is stored in unit 151A and second special view reserve storage unit 151B), control is performed to preferentially establish the start condition of the special view game using the second special view. In addition to this, it is possible to store the winning sequence of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and to establish the start condition of the special figure game in the winning order Say).

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for determination of variation pattern type based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". A process of determining the pattern type to any one of a plurality of types, and a process of determining a pattern of variation to any one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the result of determining the pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  By the special symbol normal processing of step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing of step S111, a variation pattern including a determined special symbol to be a variable display result of the special symbol and a variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the random number value MR3 for variation pattern type determination, and the random number value for variation pattern determination A process of determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is included using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special figure variation timer value which is the storage value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is decremented by 1 or incremented by 1 1 By a common timer regardless of whether it is a special drawing game using the first special drawing in the special symbol display device 4A or the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B Measurement of elapsed time is performed. Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation process of step S112 is the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special feature in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is sufficient that the processing of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special drawing game using the figure is performed by the common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol as the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed) It includes the process of making settings for Then, it is determined whether the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or not, and if the big hit flag is on, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". Be done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "8". When the big hit flag and the small hit flag are both off, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "0".

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the variable display result becoming "big hit", etc., the process of performing the setting for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is in the open state may be set according to whether the jackpot type is "non-probability", "probability", or "probability". As an example, in response to the jackpot type "non-probability" or "probability", the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is in the open state is set to "29 seconds" and the number of big wins that is the upper limit number of times to execute a round By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, setting may be performed to set the normally open big hit state. On the other hand, the jackpot type corresponds to "probable", and while setting the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is in the open state, to "0.1 seconds", the number of opening times of the winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round By setting “15 times”, setting may be made to be a short-term open jackpot state. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the processing of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6". .

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the big winning opening opened reached the large winning opening opening frequency maximum value, the winning opening opening frequency maximum value was reached In this case, the process of setting for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum winning opening open number maximum value, while the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5", when the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value is reached, the special drawing The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting corresponding to a period in which ending effect is executed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9 Processing for waiting until time elapses, processing for performing various settings for starting probability change control and time saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of setting for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result being "small hit". As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period for opening the big winning opening is the same as when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable". The setting for the small hit gaming state may be performed by setting “0.1 seconds” and setting the opening number of the special winning opening to “15 times”. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "9".

  The small hit open processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "9". In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closing state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time, etc. Processing for determining whether or not it is included is included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, processing for stopping supply of a drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The small hitting end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is "10". In this small hitting end process, the waiting time corresponding to the period when the rendering operation to notify the end of the small hitting gaming state is executed by the rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9, etc. It includes processing to wait until it passes. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is not changed, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12 Performs register settings etc. of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly performed and the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal serving as an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on at step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, various presentation control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer are read and then read. Settings, control, and the like corresponding to the output control command issued are performed.

  After the command analysis process is performed in step S74, an effect control process process is performed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the decoration light such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the rendering model, is determined, determined, set, etc. according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main substrate 11.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, effect random number updating process is executed (step S76), and the effect random number is counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random number values used for effect control. The numerical data representing the is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of step S72.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 15 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first displays a specific display for displaying a hold display or a display during execution (specific display) on the start winning storage display area 5H or the changing special view display area 5I. A process is performed (step S161). In the specific display process, a process for executing a pending display notice may be performed.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU for effect control 120 executes a stop symbol advance notice setting process for executing a stop symbol advance notice as a pre-reading advance notice effect (step S162).

  After executing the process of step S162, the effect control CPU 120 executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 as described below according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". Whether or not the variable display start waiting process starts variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first change start command or the second change start command from the main substrate 11 is received or not. And the like.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process is a decorative symbol on image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by first special symbol display device 4A or second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of and various other rendering operations, processing for determining a finalized decorative pattern and various rendering control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. is included.

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative symbol It performs various effects control during variable display. After such effect control is performed, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read out from the special pattern change effect control pattern, or that the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is received. Corresponding to the etc., the finalized stop design is displayed as the final stop design, which is the result of the variable display of the decorative design. If the finalized display of the finalized decorative symbol is displayed in response to the end code being read out from the special pattern fluctuation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is displayed. When it has elapsed, the decoration display symbol can be derived and displayed autonomously on the side of the effect control board 12 without the effect control command from the main board 11 and the variable display result can be determined. When the determined decoration pattern is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the special-image-per-wait process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designating command designates the start of the big hit gaming state when the hit start designating command is received, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the big hit during the presentation processing “6”. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect processing. Update to "4". Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "loss", and the value of the effect process flag is an initial value. Update to "0".

  The small hitting middle effect process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In this small hitting medium effect processing, the CPU 120 for effect control sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 5 And outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 and outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 And various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED is executed. Further, in the small hitting medium effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the hitting end designation command from the main substrate 11, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the small hitting end effect. .

  The small hitting end effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "5". In this small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern and the like corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state and the like, and displays the effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 5 And outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 and outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 And various effect control at the time of the end of the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  The jackpot inside effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit, during the effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect in the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 5 Or, by outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, the game effect lamp 9 or decoration by the output of a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Execute various effect control in the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED. Further, in the big hit internal effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the hit end designation command from the main substrate 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the display screen of the image display device 5 or Output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and output a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 for the game effect lamp 9 or decoration Various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S162 of FIG. 16 as the stop symbol advance notice setting process. In the stop symbol notice setting process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 120 for effect control first determines whether or not the start winning has occurred due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening (Step S701). In the process of step S701, it is determined whether or not the start winning has occurred, for example, by determining whether or not the start mouth winning specification command such as the first starting aperture winning specification command or the second starting aperture winning specification command has been received. Just do it.

  If it is determined that the start winning has occurred (step S701; Yes), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol advance is already being executed (step S702). Whether or not the stop symbol advance is being executed may be determined, for example, based on whether or not the stop symbol advance execution flag is on. The stop symbol advance executing flag is set to the on state when the stop symbol advance is started, and is reset to the off state when the stop symbol advance is ended.

  If the stop symbol advance is not being executed (step S702; No), it is determined whether or not it is in the low base state (step S703). Whether or not in the low base state may be specified from the game state designation command.

  If it is in the low base state (step S703; Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first special map pending storages is 3 or more (step S704). If it is in the high base state (step S704; No), it is determined whether the second number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S705). The first special view pending storage number and the second special view pending storage number may be specified from the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command.

  If it is determined that a new start winning combination has not occurred (step S701; No), and if the stop symbol advance is already being executed (step S702; Yes), the first number of pending storages is less than 3 in the low base state If it is (step S704; No) and the second reserve storage number is less than 3 in the high base state (step S705; No), the stop symbol notice setting process is performed on the assumption that the stop symbol notice condition is not satisfied. Finish. It should be noted that the stop symbol advance notice may be executed regardless of the number of pending storages being less than 3 or the game state. Further, it may be determined whether or not the stop symbol advance notice is to be executed, for example, when the previous variable display is finished without using the start winning combination as a trigger. That is, the execution conditions of the stop symbol advance setting process are not limited to those in the present embodiment.

  If the first pending storage number is 3 or more in the low base state (step S704; Yes), or if the second pending storage number is 3 or more in the high base state (step S705; Yes), the current start winning combination It is determined whether the variable display result is a "big hit" or whether there is a pending storage for becoming a super reach loss before the pending storage (target of advance notice) corresponding to (step S706). The variable display result of the pending storage may be determined based on the symbol designation command or the variation category command.

  If the variable display result is "big hit" or contains a reserve memory that causes a super reach loss (step S706; Yes), the super reach is displayed in the variable display prior to the variable display to be the target of the stop symbol notice. Because it is unclear the subject of the notice by being executed or becoming a big hit, it does not give notice of the stop symbol. Therefore, the stop symbol notice setting process is ended.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to execute the stop symbol notice even in the case where there is a non-reach losing storage prior to the non-reach losing storage prior to the non-reach losing storage as well as a non-reach losing storage for normal reach loss. . By doing this, the execution frequency of the stop symbol notice can be secured. In addition, when performing stop symbol advance notice in the variable display corresponding to pending storage which will be non reach loss, the combination of reach loss will be stopped and displayed as a stop symbol against the fluctuation pattern determined on the side of the main substrate 11 . Therefore, the non-reach fluctuation pattern in FIG. 5 is not strictly a non-reach fluctuation pattern, but is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fact that it is determined to be non-reach on the main substrate 11 side.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of fluctuation patterns that cause normal reach loss are provided (see FIG. 5), but at least a part of the fluctuation patterns among the fluctuation patterns that cause normal reach loss (for example, the one having a longer fluctuation time) When PA2-2) is included in the pending storage, the stop symbol advance notice may not be executed, or at least a part of the variation patterns of the super reach loss and a certain variation pattern is included in the pending storage. Even if it is, it may be possible to execute a stop symbol notice. In addition, as in this embodiment, even if the suspension storage corresponding to at least a part of the fluctuation patterns among the fluctuation patterns that reach reach loss before the suspension storage for the advance notice is included, the stop symbol announcement can be executed. The stop symbol advance notice may not be executed if a hold loss to be a reach loss is included prior to the hold storage of the advance notice target. Furthermore, the stop symbol advance notice may be made executable regardless of the hold storage contents prior to the hold storage of the advance notice target.

  If the variable display result is a "big hit" or does not include a retention memory that causes a super reach loss (step S706; No), it is determined whether or not to execute the stop symbol advance notice for the start winning combination that has occurred this time. (Step S707).

  In the process of step S 707, the variable display result and the variation category (variation pattern) are read ahead based on the symbol designating command and the variation category command received together with the starting opening winning combination designating command at the start winning combination, and the determination ratio shown in FIG. Then, whether or not to execute the pending display notice may be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, it is determined that the stop symbol notice is executed at a rate of 95% when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable change" (probable variation big hit). If it is a super reach loss, it is decided to execute the stop symbol notice at a rate of 40%. Thus, it can be said that the stop symbol notice of this embodiment is a notice effect for giving notice that it will be a probability change big hit. On the other hand, also in the case of other jackpot types, it may be possible to execute the stop symbol notice.

  In addition, when the stop symbol notice is executed when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” (non-probable change big hit), the combination of reach loss by the odd symbol is stopped as the stop symbol notice. It makes the player feel as if it has fallen from a reach with a certain odd symbol to a non certainty big hit. Therefore, when the variable display result of the advance notice target is a non-probability variation big hit, it is desirable to stop only the combination of reach loss due to the non-probability variation design in the stop design advance notice.

  If it is determined in step S 707 that execution of stop symbol advance is determined, it is determined whether or not stop symbol advance is determined to be executed (step S 708). If it is determined not to be executed (step S 708; No) , The stop symbol notice setting process is ended.

  If it is determined that the stop symbol advance is to be executed (step S 708; Yes), it is determined whether the gaming state is a definite change state (step S 709).

  When it is determined to be a definite variation state (step S709; Yes), a stop symbol (stop symbol notice pattern) of reach loss due to a non-probable change symbol is determined as a combination (stop symbol) of decorative symbols to be stopped in stop symbol notice Step S710).

  When it is determined that it is not a definite change state (non-positive change state) (step S709; No), a stop symbol (stop symbol notice pattern) of reach loss due to a definite change symbol or a non definite change symbol as a stop symbol in stop symbol notice. It determines (step S711).

  Subsequently, the determination results in steps S707, S710, and S711 are stored in a predetermined area or the like of the RAM (step S712), and the stop symbol notice setting process is ended.

  In this embodiment, when the stop symbol advance notice is executed, as shown in FIG. 19, any one of the stop symbols forming the reach loss is stop-displayed. As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, any of “1” to “8” in “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as a pattern (stop symbol advance pattern) of the stop symbol A pattern (stop symbol patterns A to H) is prepared in which the decorative symbols are aligned, and the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C is a number shifted by one. The stop symbol (middle stop symbol) of the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C may be any symbol (except for a big hit). Also, the middle stop symbol may be a dedicated symbol (for example, a notice symbol other than a number, etc.). In the variable display prior to the variable display that is the advance display subject of the stop symbol advance notice, the combination of reach loss is continuously stopped and displayed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be effectively heard.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the gaming state is a definite variation state, it is either one of stop symbol notice patterns of reach loss due to non-probability variation symbols, and when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state, non-probability variation symbols or definite variation It will be one of stop design notice patterns of reach loss by design. As described above, in this embodiment, in the case of the definite variation state, the reach by the non-deterministic variation symbol is displayed, and the player is once felt that the definite variation state is ended and the definite variation state ends. Then, it becomes reach loss and stop symbol notice is started. Therefore, it is possible to execute the stop symbol advance notice that looks like a non-probable variation big hit, and the player's expectation can be better heard, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, when the stop symbol advance notice is executed, the same stop symbol (reach loss) is continuously stopped and displayed. That is, in the process of step S710 or S711 of FIG. 17, one of the stop symbol notice patterns shown in FIG. 19 is determined and the stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol notice pattern is continuously stopped in the variable display up to the notice target. It is supposed to be displayed. By doing so, the player can easily recognize that the stop symbol advance is being executed by continuing the same stop symbol.

  On the other hand, symbols to be stopped in continuous variable display until becoming a notice target may be determined. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23, stop symbols (for example, symbols of any of stop symbol notices A to H in FIG. 19) to be stopped in variable display of plural times (three times in FIG. 23) are patterned in advance. By selecting the pattern, a symbol to be stopped in multiple variable displays may be determined.

  The stop symbol notice pattern of the stop symbol notice B → B → B in FIG. 23 indicates that the stop symbol notice pattern of “212” is the stop symbol notice pattern in which the stop symbol of “212” is displayed in the stop in three variable displays. The stop symbol notice pattern of the stop symbol notice B → D → F is that the stop symbols of "212", "434" and "656" are sequentially stop displayed in the variable display of three times. It shows. The stop symbol notice pattern of the stop symbol notice D → D → D indicates that the stop symbol notice pattern of "434" is the stop symbol notice pattern in which the stop symbol of the "434" is stopped and displayed in three variable displays. The stop symbol notice pattern of the stop symbol notice D → F → H is that the stop symbol of "434", "656" and "878" is the stop symbol notice pattern sequentially stop displayed in three variable displays. It shows. In addition, although a part stop symbol notice pattern is shown here for explanation, a stop symbol notice pattern in case stop symbol notice is executed in a pattern in which reach loss of a definite change symbol is stop displayed and the like Should be prepared appropriately. In this way, by patterning the stop symbols to be stopped and displayed in a plurality of variable displays for executing the stop symbol advance, the processing load in the determination process is reduced, and the appearance ratio of each symbol becomes easy to adjust .

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 23, when the stop symbols of the same reach loss are continuous, the reliability to be a big hit may be higher than when they are not continuous. Further, even if the middle stop pattern is different, the reliability may be increased when the same reach is continuously performed with the same left and right pattern. In this case, the reliability may differ depending on whether or not the middle stop symbol is the same. By doing this, when the stop symbol advance notice is started, the player can pay attention to whether or not the same symbol is stopped and displayed, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when deciding the symbols to be stopped in the continuous variable display until becoming the advance notice target, it is decided (or made easy to decide) to be the stop symbol of the non-probable variation symbol in the definite variation state in the series of stop symbols It may be only the first stop symbol. In this way, the player is made to recognize that the non-probability change jackpot is finished and the probability state is finished by at least the first stop symbol being a reach by the non-probability change symbol after the start of the stop symbol announcement. be able to.

  In addition, although it is usually determined by determining the fluctuation pattern on the side of the main substrate 11 whether or not the reach loss is to be stopped and displayed, in this embodiment, it is determined that the stop symbol notice is to be executed. The stop symbol of reach loss is stop displayed on the side of the effect control board 12 regardless of the variation pattern.

  As described above, when the stop symbol of reach loss is stopped and displayed on the side of the effect control board 12, that is, when the stop symbol advance is executed, the stop symbol is notified according to the mode when stopping. Preferably, the player can recognize. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), compared to the case of normal reach loss designated by the change pattern, stop pattern stop of reach loss is performed at the time of non-reach loss change pattern when stopping symbol notice is executed. In the case of displaying, the fluctuation period (reach rounding period) from the establishment of the reach to the final stop may be shortened. Also, in addition to or instead of shortening the fluctuation period from the establishment of reach to the final stop, when the stop sound is output when the decorative pattern is finally stopped, the stop sound is made different or dedicated. You may use effects. For example, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the stop sound in the case of normal reach loss designated by the fluctuation pattern is the stop sound A, and in the case of reach loss in the case of executing stop symbol advance, the stop sound is stop sound B It may be Further, depending on whether or not the stop symbol is announced, the difference between the left and right symbols (reach symbol) at the time of reach loss may be different from the middle stop symbol. For example, in the case of reach loss which does not execute the stop symbol notice, while any symbol in the range of “-2” to “+2” is stopped and displayed in “middle” in comparison with the left and right symbols, the stop symbol notice In addition, as shown in FIG. 19, only the symbol of “−1” may be stopped and displayed in “middle” as compared with the left and right symbols. In addition, the stop symbol may be displayed only when it is a stop symbol advance notice (for example, "+3", "-3", etc.).

  Also, even in the case of the same variation pattern of normal reach, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), in the case of executing stop symbol advance, reach is established rather than the case where stop symbol advance is not executed. The fluctuation period until the final stop (reach rounding period) may be similarly shortened in the case of executing the stop symbol advance notice with non-reach loss. In this case, since a period other than the reach hit period becomes long, another effect may be performed in that period. For example, during the entire symbol variation period, an effect may be performed that suggests that a stop symbol notice is to be executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), when the stop symbol notice is executed in the non-reach losing variation pattern, if the symbol constituting the reach is a probable variation symbol, reach is greater than the non-probable variation symbol. A fluctuation period (reach rounding period) from the establishment to the final stop may be extended. By doing this, even in the case of the stop symbol advance notice, the period in which the player can expect to be a probability change big hit can be extended, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the reach turning period may be the same as in the case of the non-probability symbol even in the case of the non-probability symbol.

  In addition, although it does not show in the case of performing stop symbol advance in the change pattern of non reach loss, it is not illustrated, but stop all symbol change period (period until left symbol stop) or the period until right symbol stop with stop symbol notice When executing, or when performing stop symbol announcement with a non-probable variation symbol, it may be the same as either or may be different from either. Also, when the left stop symbol is a definite variation symbol, the same as in the case of executing the stop symbol announcement with a positive variation symbol, and when the left stop symbol is a non-probability variation symbol, the stop symbol notification is executed with a non probable variation symbol It may be the same as in the case of By doing this, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of the presence or absence of the stop symbol advance by the period until the left symbol stop or the period until the right symbol stop.

  Further, FIG. 20 shows an example in which the reach turning period is shorter in the case where the stop symbol notice is executed than in the case where the stop symbol notice is not executed. The period may be extended.

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of the stop symbol determination process for determining the final stop symbol (decided decoration symbol) executed in step S171 in the effect control process of FIG. In the stop symbol determination process, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not the stop symbol notice is being executed (step S721). Whether or not the stop symbol advance is being executed may be determined, for example, based on whether or not the stop symbol advance execution flag is on.

  If the stop symbol notice is being executed (step S721; Yes), the final stop symbol according to the stop symbol notice pattern determined in step S710 or S711 of the stop symbol notice setting process is set to be displayed for stop. (Step S722), the stop symbol determination process ends.

  If the stop symbol advance notice is not being executed (step S721; No), processing for determining the final stop symbol corresponding to the variable display result is executed. In this embodiment, when the stop symbol notice is not being executed (step S721; No), it is determined whether or not it is a change of the notice object of the stop symbol notice (step S723).

  If it is the change of the object to be notified of the stop symbol notice (step S723; Yes), it is determined whether the variable display result is a big hit (step S724).

  If the variable display result is a big hit (step S724; Yes), a big hit symbol (big hit combination) is determined based on the stop symbol warning pattern of the advance target (step S725). Thereafter, the stop symbol determination process is ended.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display of the advance target, when the reach is reached with the decorative symbol of the same number as the stop symbol advance, the reliability of becoming a big hit is high. Therefore, in step S725, as shown in FIG. 22, the ratio determined to be the same big hit symbol as the reach symbol of the stop symbol notice is high. Also, not only the left and right reach symbols, but also the same big hit symbols as the middle symbols in the stop symbols are likely to be determined.

  By doing this, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the stop symbol (reach symbol) in the stop symbol notice and to which symbol in the variable display of the notice target the reachable, thereby improving the interest of the game. Do.

  In addition, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 22 is an example, and in the variable display of the advance notice target, when the reach is reached with the decorative symbol of the same number as the stop symbol advance, the reliability to be a big hit may be high.

  In this embodiment, when the stop symbol notice is executed, the same reach loss symbol is stopped and displayed until the variable display of the notice target, but when the different reach lose symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the notice target, the notice In the variable display of the object, when reaching with the same symbol as at least a part of the symbols of reach loss displayed stop in advance notice of stop symbol, the big hit reliability may be increased. In addition, the hit hit reliability may be made higher as the reach loss symbol whose number of times of stop display is displayed in the stop symbol advance is large.

  When it is not the change of the notice object of the stop design advance notice (Step S723; No), the final stop design corresponding to the variable display result is determined (Step S726). In step S 726, combinations of non-reach losses, combinations of reach losses, combinations of probability variation big hits, and combinations of non-probability variation big hits may be determined according to the variable display result.

  In addition, even when it is fluctuation of the notice object of stop design advance notice, when the variable display result is not big hit (step S724; No), the final stop design which corresponds to variable display result (in this case reach loss) is decided (step S726) . In this case, a predetermined ratio (for example, equal ratio) may be determined to any of the decorative symbols "1" to "8", but when reaching with the decorative symbol of the same number as the stop symbol notice, the big hit and The reach symbol may be determined at such a rate that the reliability becomes high. That is, the reach symbol of the same number as the stop symbol advance notice may be hard to be selected. As described above, in the case of the change of the notice object of the stop symbol notice, according to the variable display result of the notice object, when reaching with the decorative symbol of the same number as the stop symbol notice, the reliability becomes the big hit The final stop symbol may be determined to be higher.

  After executing the processing of step S 725 or S 726, the stop symbol determination processing is ended.

  In this embodiment, the effective lines in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are one line. As shown in), there may be a plurality of effective lines (three lines in total) including at least the center line SC and the oblique lines WA and WB. In addition, there may be an effective line (five lines in total) of the upper line and the lower line.

  In this case, in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol indicating the numbers "1" to "8" and a blank symbol other than the numbers (for example, " *) And the like are alternately arranged and scrolled. Each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are each configured by a three-step display area, and three decorative symbols showing blanks and three blank symbols are displayed. It has become. Then, in the central line SC and the oblique lines WA and WB, when the decorative symbols showing the same number are aligned and stop-displayed, it becomes a big hit. In addition, a blank pattern does not constitute a big hit combination, and it becomes a loss, even if a blank pattern is equal. Some chances may include a blank pattern.

  When there are three such effective lines, as shown in FIG. 24B, it is possible to generate double reach (W reach) in which two kinds of symbols reach at the same time on oblique lines WA and WB. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 24 (B), if the decorative symbol of "1" or "2" stops in the middle of each decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle", a big hit will be made, so the center line SC Rather than a single reach (single reach) displayed on etc., a reach effect that looks as if it is likely to be a big hit is feasible.

  The present invention can be applied even when there are a plurality of such effective lines. When there are a plurality of such effective lines, there may be a case where symbols (stop symbol notices I to P) serving as a reach loss of W reach as shown in FIG. is there. In addition, when performing stop symbol advance (step S710 of FIG. 17, S711), it should just be decided to one stop symbol advance pattern including stop symbol advance A-H in the above-mentioned embodiment.

  And in the variable display of advance notice object, when it becomes reach by the decoration pattern included at least in reach loss displayed stop by stop symbol advance, the reliability which becomes a big hit should just be high. Specifically, when the symbol which is the reach loss of stop symbol notice W reach is stopped and displayed, when the reach which one or both of the W reach become identical in the variable display of the notice target, the big hit reliability Should be raised.

  In addition, when the stop design of the different reach loss is displayed during execution of the stop design announcement, when the stop design of the reach loss which either or both agrees in W reach continues, the big hit reliability than not continuing May be higher. If the stop symbol of reach loss in which both W reach match is continued, the big hit reliability may be higher than when either one matches.

  When there are three such effective lines, the jackpot symbols are displayed on diagonal lines WA and WB as shown in FIG. 24 (D), in addition to those whose numbers "1" to "8" are aligned with the central line SC. It includes what is aligned. For example, those in which “1” is aligned with diagonal lines WA and WB are respectively 1WA and 1WB, and those in which “3” is aligned with diagonal lines WA and WB are respectively 3WA and 3WB.

  When deciding the big hit symbol in the variable display of the notice object for which W stop symbol stop was carried out, the final stop symbol (big hit symbol) in step S 725 of FIG. 21 at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. ) Should be determined. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24, the big hit reliability becomes higher than the case where it is not included when it becomes the reach at least included in the stop symbol notice of W reach, and the big hit is more trusted when it becomes the same W reach. The degree is set to be high.

  By doing this, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the combination of the stop symbols in the stop symbol advance notice and to which symbol in the variable display of the advance notice target the player is able to draw attention, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the determination ratio shown to FIG. 24 (E) is an example, and if it becomes reach by the decoration symbol of the same number as a stop symbol advance notice in the variable display of advance notice, if the reliability which becomes a big hit is high Good.

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Next, the voice during variation (variable display) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the player can select the background image in motion from the first background and the second background. The first background and the second background may be different from each other in color, character to be drawn, and the like. Then, in accordance with the selected background image, different music pieces are reproduced and output during fluctuation. When the first background is selected, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the music A corresponding to the first background is repeatedly reproduced and output from the beginning as the variation starts. At the end of the fluctuation, the reproduction output of the music A also ends. On the other hand, when the second background is selected, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the second background is supported in the first variation in which the game is started from the customer waiting demo or the big hit gaming state end. The reproduction output of the played music B is started. In the second background, even if the fluctuation ends, the reproduction output of the music B continues. When the reproduction output of the data of the series of music pieces B is completed, the music piece B is reproduced and output from the beginning. That is, in the case of the second background, the music B is reproduced in a loop without stopping. The first change may be performed only when the game is started from the customer waiting demo.

  Then, in this embodiment, except for the first change, when the change is started in the second background, a change start sound indicating that the change is started is output. The fluctuation start sound may be a sound indicating that the fluctuation is started.

  As described above, in this embodiment, different background images can be displayed for the first background and the second background, and output control of different sounds is executed, so that various effects can be obtained. Then, in the second background where the music B is loop-reproduced over a plurality of fluctuations, a fluctuation start sound indicating that the fluctuation is started is output, so even if the music is reproduced over a plurality of fluctuations , It becomes easy for the player to grasp the fluctuation start timing.

  Even in the second background, since the reproduction output of the music B is started from the silent state and the state where the music is not reproduced and output in the first fluctuation, the player can easily grasp the fluctuation start because the reproduction start Sound is not output. By doing this, it is possible to output a fluctuation start sound as required. In addition, it is not limited to this, and even if it is the first change, the change start sound may be output. In such a case, output control of the fluctuation start sound is facilitated.

  As shown in FIG. 25, a common stop sound is output at the end of fluctuation (during fluctuation stop) regardless of the background. By doing this, the end timing of the change can be easily understood regardless of the background or the music to be reproduced and output. In the background A, since the reproduction of the music is interrupted at the time of the change stop, the stop sound may not be output. Further, in the background B, since the fluctuation start sound is main power by the start of the next fluctuation shortly after the fluctuation stop, the stop sound may not be output. In the backgrounds A and B, the stop sound may not be dominant.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of fluctuation start sounds can be output in the second background. In this embodiment, the start sound A and the start sound B are provided as the fluctuation start sound. The start sound A and the start sound B may be different sounds. The frequency with which the start sound A is output is high, and the start sound B is output infrequently. By providing a plurality of types of fluctuation start sounds in this manner, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming monotonous.

  In this embodiment, the first background and the second background can be switched between each other by performing a predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A during the change. If the background switching operation is performed when the music A is being output as the first background, the music is switched to the second background, and the output music is changed to the music B. The same is true for the opposite case. When the change is being performed, the music A and the music B are reproduced on the voice control board 13 regardless of whether it is the first background or the second background. Then, the corresponding music is output depending on which background it is. Therefore, when the background is switched during fluctuation, the music being reproduced is output. That is, even when the music A is output, the music B is reproduced at the back, and even when the music B is output, the music A is reproduced at the back. In this way, even if there is a background change operation during the change, it is possible to output the corresponding music immediately. Note that reproduction here means converting music data into an audio that can be output, and does not include an output portion.

  The voice described here is reproduced by the voice control board 13 under the control of the effect control board 12 and output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  The sound control board 13 is provided with a plurality of reproduction channels for reproducing the sound (effect sound) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Then, a reproduction channel is assigned according to the type of audio. For example, sound to be output simultaneously is reproduced by different reproduction channels, superimposed and output. Moreover, although the music A and the music B are reproduced on different reproduction channels, either one is output according to the background image. Specifically, in the case of the first background, the music piece A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined volume. In the case of the second background, the music B is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined volume. And although the music of the one which is not output (it does not respond | correspond to a background) is reproduced | regenerated by a reproduction | regeneration channel, it is controlled by control of zero volume etc. so that it may not output from speaker 8L, 8R.

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the fluctuation start sound setting process for setting the fluctuation start sound performed in step S171 in the effect control process of FIG. In the fluctuation start sound setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the present is the second background (step S741). Whether the current background is the first background or the second background may be determined by, for example, a background flag provided in the RAM. When the background is set to the first background, the value of “1” is set to the background flag, and when set to the second background, the value of “2” is set to the background flag.

  If the current background is the first background (step S741; No), the fluctuation start sound is not output, so the fluctuation start sound setting process is ended.

  If the current background is the second background (step S741; Yes), the start sound determination as to which change start sound is to be output is performed (step S742). In step S742, depending on whether the display result is a "big hit", whether it is a super reach, etc., for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. It may be determined whether to In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27, the start sound A is generally determined, and the start sound B is a rare change start sound. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 27 is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, the start sound B may be determined with low probability regardless of the display result.

  If it is determined in step S742 that the start sound A is set (step S743; Yes), setting for outputting the start sound A at the start of fluctuation is performed (step S744), and the fluctuation start sound setting process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S742 that the start sound B is set (step S743; No), setting for outputting the start sound B at the start of fluctuation is performed (step S745), and the fluctuation start sound setting process is ended.

  In addition, the ratio of becoming the jackpot reliability or the super reach may be different depending on which of the fluctuation start sound is. For example, when the start sound B is output, the jackpot or the super reach may be made easier than when the start sound A is output. By doing this, it is possible to easily grasp the fluctuation start timing by the fluctuation start sound, and to indicate to the player whether or not it becomes a big hit. Then, since the player pays attention to the type of the fluctuation start sound, the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing an example of the sound reproduction processing for reproducing the sound during variation which is executed in step S172 in the effect control process of FIG. The sound reproduction process shown in FIG. 28 is an extraction of the portion for outputting the sound according to the present invention, and in step S172, a process for outputting another effect sound or the like is also executed. In the sound reproduction process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether it is time to start changing (step S781). It may be determined from the timer value in the effect control process timer and the effect control pattern which timing during the fluctuation is.

  If it is determined that it is the change start timing (step S781; Yes), it is determined whether it is the first change from the customer waiting demo or the big hit gaming state end (silence state) (step S782).

  If it is determined that the change is the first change (step S782; Yes), control for starting the reproduction of the music B corresponding to the second background is executed (step S783).

  If it is determined that the change is not the first change (step S782: No), or after the process of step S783 is performed, it is determined whether it is the first background (step S784).

  If it is determined that it is the first background (step S784; Yes), control for starting the reproduction of the music A corresponding to the first background is executed (step S785). Thereafter, the audio reproduction process is ended.

  If it is determined that it is not the first background (is the second background) (step S 784; No), it is determined whether or not it is the first change from the customer waiting demo or the big hit gaming state end (silence state) (step S 786) ).

  When it is determined that the change is not the first change (step S786; No), control for outputting the change start sound set in step S744 or S745 of FIG. 26 is executed (step S787), and the voice reproduction process is ended. . If it is determined that the change is the first change (Step S 786; Yes), the sound reproduction process is ended.

  If it is determined that it is not the fluctuation start timing (step S781; No), it is determined whether or not fluctuation is stopped (step S788). Here, the fluctuation stop time indicates the output timing of the stop sound, and may not exactly coincide with the end timing. If it is not time to stop the fluctuation (step S788; No), the sound reproduction processing is ended.

  If it is time to stop the fluctuation (step S788; Yes), control for outputting a stop sound is executed (step S789), and the voice reproduction process is ended. As shown in FIG. 20, in the case of outputting a plurality of types of stop sounds, control for outputting a corresponding stop sound is executed in step S 789 according to the presence or absence of a stop symbol advance notice, etc. Just do it.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the player can select the background image in motion from the first background and the second background. Specifically, the player can change the background image at an arbitrary timing during the fluctuation by executing a predetermined operation with the stick controller 31A or the like during the fluctuation.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a background switching process for switching the background image performed in step S172 in the effect control process of FIG. In the background switching process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether a predetermined background switching operation has been detected (step S761). In step S761, for example, it may be determined whether a predetermined operation signal is input from the controller sensor unit 35A. If the background switching operation is not detected (step S761; No), the background switching process is ended.

  If the background switching operation is detected (step S761; Yes), it is determined whether the current background is the first background (step S762). The current background image may be determined from the background flag.

  If it is determined that the current background is the first background (step S762; Yes), control for changing to the second background is performed (step S763). In step S763, processing to switch the background flag is also executed. Then, the reproduction channel for outputting the music is switched from the reproduction channel for music A reproduction to the reproduction channel for music B reproduction (step S764), and the background switching process is ended.

  If it is determined that the current background is the second background (step S762; No), control is performed to change to the first background (step S765). In step S765, processing to switch the background flag is also executed. Then, the reproduction channel for outputting the music is switched from the reproduction channel for music B reproduction to the reproduction channel for music A reproduction (step S766), and the background switching process is ended.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the background image can be changed at any timing during the change of the player regardless of the gaming state. That is, there may be cases where the same gaming state is applied to either the first background or the second background. By doing this, the effects in each gaming state are diversified, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, when it is decided to execute the stop symbol notice at the start winning occurrence, the stop symbol (stop symbol notice pattern) in the stop symbol notice is determined in steps S710 and S711 of FIG. The stop symbol is determined based on the stop symbol notice pattern of the notice target when the variable display is started in step S725 of FIG. The present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined to execute the stop symbol notice, the final stop symbol (big hit symbol, reach symbol) of the notice target may be determined at the start winning. In this case, a plurality of patterns in which the stop symbol in the stop symbol advance and the final stop symbol of the advance notice are previously prepared are determined, and the stop symbol in the stop advance notice and the final stop symbol of the advance notice are determined by determining the pattern. It may be determined.

  Further, when the stop symbol advance notice is being executed, it may be displayed which symbol has resulted in reach loss. By doing this, it is easy to understand the reach symbol with high reliability in the preview object.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a non-probability variation big hit occurs in the probability variation state, the non-probability variation state (low probability high base state) is controlled, but the low probability low base state may be controlled.

  In the above embodiment, when the stop symbol advance notice is executed in the definite variation state, there is no case where it becomes the stop symbol of reach loss due to the probability variation symbol, but it may be the stop symbol of reach loss due to the probability variation symbol with low probability. Even when executing the stop symbol advance notice in the non-deterministic state, the proportion of the reach loss stop symbol by the non-probability change symbol may be increased.

  In the above embodiment, the execution mode of the variable display is different depending on whether to display reach reach in the stop symbol notice or not to display reach reach in the case where stop symbol notice is not executed. The execution mode of the variable display may be the same regardless of whether or not Further, also when executing the stop symbol advance notice in the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach loss, the execution mode of the variable display may be the same regardless of whether or not it is the stop symbol advance notice.

  In addition, when the symbol which becomes a specific reach loss (for example, reach loss of W reach) is stopped and displayed in the stop symbol notice, the big hit reliability of the variable display of the notice object is better than the case where the specific reach loss is not displayed. It may be made higher. By doing this, the player can pay attention to the execution process of the stop symbol advance notice, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above embodiment, the player can select the background image in motion from the first background and the second background. However, three or more types of selectable background images may be selected. Also, there may be a plurality of types of music that can be reproduced in each background.

  In the above embodiment, various effects are provided by providing the start sound A and the start sound B which are different from each other as the variation start sound in the second background. The method of making the output mode of the variation start sound different is not limited to this, and the type of sound and the volume may be different. Further, the output timing may be slightly shifted from the start of fluctuation to give the player a sense of discomfort. Furthermore, different variation start sounds may be provided in combination. Also, there may be three or more types of variation start sounds.

  Depending on the type of the fluctuation start sound, the jackpot reliability or the expectation of becoming a super reach may be different. That is, the advance notice effect may be performed by the change start sound. By doing this, the player can pay attention to the fluctuation start sound, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the background image can be switched by the operation of the player, but it may be switched automatically according to the variable display result or the fluctuation pattern. Further, a plurality of effect modes may be provided which are switched depending on the gaming state or depending on the gaming state, and the background image may be set according to the effect mode.

  Next, a modification will be described in which a notification effect relating to the number of game balls provided by winning of a game ball is executed during a round in which a big hit is being played. In this modification, the jackpot gaming state is controlled to be advantageous for the player based on the display result of the variable display becoming the jackpot display result. And, during the round which is in the big hit game state, notification production which is related to the game sphere which is granted by the winning of the game sphere is executed. Here, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of reporting the number of acquired game balls paid out to the winning game ball. Further, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the occurrence of the over winning by changing the mode of the notification when the over winning occurs. As described above, the effect related to the number of game balls is the effect of performing some notification on the acquired game balls (the number of game balls).

  In addition, a plurality of types of notification effects associated with the number of game balls are provided. For example, when the effect state is the first effect state, the informing effect is executed by the first informing mode, and when the effect state is the second effect state, the informing effect is executed by the second informing aspect. That is, in the notification effect, different notification effects are performed depending on the effect state. The informing effect by the first informing mode is executed based on the number of game media provided during the round (in the big hit gaming state) becoming a predetermined number. Further, the informing effect by the second informing mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the round (in the big hit gaming state) becomes a specific number different from the predetermined number.

  In the middle of a round (during a big hit gaming state), every time the game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7, the number of game balls provided is displayed so as to be variably displayed. Further, it is possible to select whether the rendering state in the round (in the big hit gaming state) is to be the first rendering state or the second rendering state. In addition, the number of game balls obtained by the over winning is also considered in the count of the number of game balls of the notification effect related to the number of game balls.

  Below, the specific example of alerting | reporting production is demonstrated. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining notification effects. Here, in the present variation, the total number of gaming balls that can be acquired in one big hit is about 1,500. Specifically, in one round, there are 10 payouts for winning one game ball, and the round is continued until ten wins, so about 100 per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be obtained. In addition, when the big hit continues, the value of the previous indication of the total number of acquisitions is inherited. FIG. 30 shows the case where the second and subsequent big hits have been executed.

  FIG. 30A is a view showing a display screen of the image display device 5 in the first round during the big hit game when the big hit display result is obtained. In the first round, a rendering is performed in which the rendering state in the round can be selected from the two modes. On the left side of the screen of the image display device 5, an A mode image 211 of a girl character is displayed. Further, on the right side of the screen of the image display device 5, a B-mode image 212 of a boy character is displayed. The player selects one of the modes in accordance with the mode selection image 210 indicated by the left and right arrows prompting the player to perform the selection operation. At the start of the round, the A mode image 211 is selected as an initial value, and the left side of the mode selection image 210 is selected. The fact that these images have been selected can be known by blinking the images. It should be noted that the selected image may be surrounded by a thick frame instead of blinking, or any mode may be used if it is known that any mode is selected.

  The player can select one of the modes during a round. Such switching of the mode (effect state) can be changed by operating the stick controller 31A to the left and right. The left and right selections may be made changeable by operation means such as the cross key, or the mode may be switched by pressing the push button 31B. In addition, three or more types of effect modes may be provided, and the types of effect modes that can be selected for each number of big hits may be increased. In addition, the selection period of the mode may be a round other than one round, and the selection operation may be enabled only for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in the round. In addition, a new effect mode may be set as an initial value (type of mode initially selected) for each big hit.

  FIGS. 30 (b) to 30 (d) are explanatory views showing the display screen of the image display device 5 when the A mode is selected. FIGS. 30E to 30G are explanatory views showing the display screen of the image display device 5 when the B mode is selected. As shown in FIG. 30B, when the A mode is selected, a total display image 205 of the total number of game balls obtained by winning in the special winning opening is displayed at the upper left of the screen. The total acquisition number display image 205 increases each time the game ball wins the special winning opening. In FIG. 30 (b), it is shown that the total number of obtained game balls at the big hit is 2,000. In addition, the first notification image 204 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of gaming balls acquired by winning in the special winning opening exceeds a multiple of 500. In FIG. 30B, when the number of gaming balls exceeds 2000 which is four times 500, it is shown by the first notification image 204 that 2000 gaming balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. It is to be noted that the number displayed in the total acquisition number display image 205 and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 indicate the same display at an instantaneous timing. In addition, when the total number of acquisitions is not a good number with a break (for example, when increasing by 13 each), the number displayed in the total display number display image 205 and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 are different ( In some cases, the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 is 2013, the number displayed as the first notification image 204 is 2000, and the like.

  FIG. 30C shows the display screen of the image display device 5 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as in FIG. 30B is 2500. As shown in FIG. 30C, the total acquisition number display image 205 indicates that the total acquisition number of gaming balls is 2,500. In addition, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is five times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed by a person different from that in the case of FIG. Furthermore, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 30 (d), it is shown that the acquired total number display image 205 is 5000 pieces. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is 10 times 500, the first notification image 204 shows that 5000 game balls have been acquired. Also, the girl image 203 is displayed as a person different from that in FIG. 30 (b) or 30 (c). As described above, when the number of game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the girl image 203 also changes along with the first notification image 204. Here, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are continuously displayed until the next first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are changed. However, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, the case where the B mode is selected in FIG. 30A will be described. As shown in FIG. 30E, when the B mode is selected, a total display image 215 of the total number of game balls obtained by winning in the special winning opening is displayed at the upper left of the screen. The total acquisition number display image 215 increases each time the game ball wins the special winning opening. Here, the display mode of characters is different between the acquisition total number display image 215 in the B mode and the acquisition total number display image 205 in the A mode. As described above, the display of the total number of acquisitions is made different depending on the effect mode, but the display of the total number of acquisitions may be the same regardless of the mode. In FIG. 30E, it is shown that the total number of winning game balls at the big hit is 2,000. In addition, a boy image 213 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. In the B mode, such an effect by the boy image 213 is executed. However, unlike the A mode, in the B mode, even if the total number of obtained game balls exceeds 2000, the effect of notifying the total number of game balls obtained at the center of the screen is not executed. In FIG. 30E, another effect image may be displayed without displaying the boy image 213.

  FIG. 30 (f) shows the display screen of the image display device 5 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as in FIG. 30 (e) is 2500. As shown in FIG. 30 (f), it is shown by the total acquisition number display image 215 that the total acquisition number of gaming balls is 2,500. In addition, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. In the B mode, a second notification image 214 is displayed at the center of the screen each time the number of gaming balls acquired by winning in the winning opening exceeds a multiple of 2500. In (f) of FIG. 30, when the number of gaming balls exceeds 2500 which is 1 × 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 gaming balls have been acquired. The second notification image 214 is erased after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 2 seconds have passed since it was displayed).

  Furthermore, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 30G, it is shown that the acquired total number display image 215 is 5000 pieces. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is twice twice 2500, the second notification image 214 shows that 5000 game balls have been acquired. Here, in the B mode, the boy image 213 does not change the character as in the A mode, and an image of the same person is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when being controlled to the A mode, a notification effect by having acquired the gaming ball is executed by the first notification image 204. In addition, when being controlled to B mode, with the 2nd information picture 214, the information production with the fact that game sphere is acquired is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) by the notification effect depending on whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 30 (b) to 30 (d), whenever the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500, a notification effect by the game ball being acquired by the first notification image 204 is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 30 (e) to 30 (g), whenever the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 2,500, a notification effect by the game ball being acquired by the second notification image 214 is executed. Therefore, by making the notification effects diversified, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  In addition, as shown in the total acquisition number display image 205 of A mode and the acquisition total number display image 215 of B mode of FIG. A display is made with the sphere increasing by 10 each. Therefore, since the number of granted game balls can be variably displayed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) by changing the display of the total number acquired.

  In addition, a mode selection image 210 for selecting whether to set to A mode or B mode during the round is displayed. Therefore, since it becomes possible to select the presentation state in the round, the interest of the game during the big hit (in the round) can be improved.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in S74 of FIG. In FIG. 31, in particular, various flags which are set when the game ball is won in the special winning opening will be described. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a command received from the main substrate 11 by checking the storage content of the effect control command reception buffer or the like (S511) ). If there is no reception command (N in S511), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  On the other hand, if there is a received command (Y in S511), for example, the effect control CPU 120 checks the MODE data of the received command to determine whether the received command is a special winning opening winning notification command or not. It determines (S512). If it is a special winning opening winning notification command (Y in S512), the effect control CPU 120 counts the number of winning opening winnings that is the storage value of the special winning opening winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit The value is updated so as to add 1 (S513). The special winning opening winning count count value indicates the number of times the game ball has won in the special winning opening after the round is executed until the next round is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the special winning opening winning flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit (S514), and proceeds to the processing of S515. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag that is set every time the game ball wins in the special winning opening.

  In S515, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not over winning is performed. For example, since the winning prize winning count count value after update is a predetermined over prize determination value (value larger than the prize upper limit deciding value by 1. In this modification, since the prize upper limit deciding value is "10", the over winning prize decision It may be determined whether the value is “11”). If the effect control CPU 120 is not over winning (N in S515), the command analysis processing ends. On the other hand, when it is over winning (Y in S515), the effect control CPU 120 sets an over winning flag (S516), and ends the command analysis processing. The over winning flag is a flag that is set every time the game ball wins by exceeding the winning upper limit determination value to the special winning opening.

  In S512, if the received command is not a special winning opening winning notification command (N in S512), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting according to the received command (S517), and ends the command analysis process.

  FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 are flowcharts showing in-round processing in the effect control process. In this modification, in-round processing (for example, FIG. 32, FIG. 33) and round post-processing (for example, FIG. 34) in order to explain in more detail the jackpot inside effect processing (S176 in FIG. 16) in the effect control process. To 36). The mid round processing and the round post processing may be integrated into a big hit middle rendering process.

  In the in-round process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special winning opening open designated command reception flag is set (S920). Here, the flag such as the designated command reception flag after the special winning opening is set by the effect control CPU 120 when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 112, and the big hit game is ended, etc. It is erased at a predetermined timing of

  The CPU for effect control 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S921) when the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in S920). Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S922).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the start of the first round (S923). Whether or not it is the first round can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. When the CPU 120 for effect control determines that it is at the start of the first round (Y in S923), the mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 30A is displayed (S924), and the process proceeds to S925. Do. On the other hand, when determining that it is not the start time of the first round (N in S923), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the processing of S928 without performing the processing of S924 to S926.

  In S 925, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the selected mode is the A mode. If the selected mode is the A mode (Y in S 925), the effect control CPU 120 sets the A mode flag (S 926), and shifts to the processing of S 928. On the other hand, when the selected mode is not the A mode (N in S925), the effect control CPU 120 sets the B mode flag (S927), and shifts to the processing of S928. Here, when the player does not select the mode while displaying the mode selection screen, the A mode set as the initial value is selected.

  Next, in S928, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag set in S514 of FIG. 31, and is a flag which is set each time a game ball wins the special winning opening. If the special winning opening winning flag is set (Y in S928), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening winning flag (S929), and shifts to the processing of S932. On the other hand, when the special winning opening winning flag is not set (N in S928), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the over winning flag is set (S930). The over winning flag is a flag set in S516 of FIG. 31, and is a flag set when an over winning for a special winning opening occurs.

  If the over winning flag is set (Y in S930), the effect control CPU 120 resets the over winning flag (S931), and shifts to the processing of S932. On the other hand, if the over winning flag is not set (N in S930), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the processing of S940 without performing the processing of S932 and S933.

  In S932, the CPU for effect control 120 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter, updates the total display number acquired (display of the total acquisition number) according to the mode (S933), and shifts to the processing of S940. In S933, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (b) and FIG. 30 (e), the game ball is a winning prize in the game ball showing the game total number display image 205 in A mode and the display number 215 in B mode. It will increase by 10 each time you do. It should be noted that processing may be performed to update the display of the total number of winnings even when the gaming ball has won in a winning opening having a payout other than the special winning opening during the round.

  In S940, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the A mode flag is set. If the A mode flag is set (Y in S940), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S941. On the other hand, when the A mode flag is not set (that is, when the B mode flag is set) (N in S940), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S943.

  In S941, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 500 or not. If the total number of game balls obtained exceeds the multiple of 500 (Y in S941), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the number of game balls obtained by displaying the A mode (S942), and proceeds to the process of S945. Do. For example, as shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D, the display of the A mode displays the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 when the total number of obtained game balls exceeds a multiple of 500 ( Change) processing. The display in A mode is continuously displayed until the next display update. On the other hand, when the total number of game balls acquired does not exceed the multiple of 500 (N in S941), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S945 without performing the process of S942.

  In S943, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 2500 or not. If the total number of game balls obtained exceeds the multiple of 2500 (Y in S943), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the number of game balls obtained by displaying the B mode (S944), and proceeds to the process of S945. Do. For example, as shown in FIGS. 30 (f) and 30 (g), the display of the B mode is a process of displaying the second notification image 214 when the total number of obtained game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500. Here, the display of the second notification image 214 in the B mode is erased after a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, it is displayed when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 2500 and is erased two seconds later. The display of the second notification image 214 may be deleted at the end of the round being executed. On the other hand, if the total number of game balls acquired does not exceed the multiple of 2500 (N in S943), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S945 without performing the process of S944.

  In S945, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out (Y in S945), the effect control CPU 120 starts the next process timer (S946), and controls the effect device according to the contents of the next process data (S947) End processing during the round. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (N in S945), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process in the round without performing the processes of S946 and S947.

  In S920, the CPU for effect control 120 resets the special command reception flag after open special winning opening (S934) when the special command reception flag after open special command reception flag is set (Y in S920). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects interval effect (effect to perform interval display according to the number of rounds), and selects process data according to the selected interval effect (S935). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (S936), sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post round process (S806) (S937), and ends the process in the round.

  After the processing of adding a winning ball in the over winning is executed in the processing of S930 to S932 in FIG. 32, the game ball is a big winning game with the total number display image 205 obtained in A mode and the display number 215 obtained in B mode. A variable display of the total number of acquisitions is performed, which is incremented by 10 each time a mouth is won. In this way, the notification effect is executed after adding the number of game balls to be awarded by 11 or 12 game balls having more than 10 game balls in one unit game, so Appropriate notification effects can be performed.

  Note that FIG. 32 shows the case where the total number of game balls acquired is determined after it is determined in S940 whether the A mode flag is set. However, if the total number of game balls acquired is determined first, and the determination value exceeds the predetermined number, the image to be displayed is determined by confirming whether it is the A mode or the B mode. You may do so.

  Second Modified Example In a second modified example, a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by the notification effect executed when the game media has played a specified number of times greater than the predetermined number will be described. For example, such a gaming machine is as follows.

  (1) For example, a gaming machine capable of playing a game, in a first state (for example, an open state) in which game media (for example, game balls) are easy to win and in a second state (for For example, a special variable winning ball device (large) that executes an alerting effect in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a definite changing state based on the variable winning means (for example, being changed to a closed state) ) The variable winning means is in the first state until at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses and a predetermined number (for example, 10 pieces) of game media is won. Advantage state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that executes a unit game (for example, round) that can be changed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds) For example, the game control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the advantageous state control means advantageously has at least a first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state based on a probability variation big hit) and an advantage over the first advantageous state. It can be controlled to a low second advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit), and a specific number (for example, 11th or 12) of gaming media is larger than a predetermined number in one unit game in the first advantageous state. First, based on winning (for example, occurrence of over winning), a notification effect by a special mode (for example, causing the first large winning opening LED 20c to emit a rainbow and causing the speaker 8 to output a predetermined winning sound Informing effect execution means capable of executing an informing effect of an aspect (for example, a probability variation state based on having become a probability variation big hit) In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the state, the one for executing the processing similar to the steps S3923 and S3924 in the CPU 120 for effect control is further provided. According to such a configuration, on the basis of the specified number of game media having won more than the predetermined number in one unit game in the first advantageous state, the notification effect by the special aspect is executed, whereby It can improve the interest.

  (2) A game machine capable of playing a game, the game medium (for example, game ball) being in a first state (for example, the open state) where winning is easy and the game medium being in a second state difficult for winning For example, variable winning means (for example, first special variable winning ball device 7a (first big winning opening), second special variable winning ball device 7b (second big winning opening)) that can be changed to the closed state), It is possible to change the variable winning means to the first state until at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming media wins. Advantage state control means (for example, microcomputer 1 for game control) which can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, big hit gaming state) executing a unit game (for example, round) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds) 0) and can be controlled to a special state (for example, a probability change state) based on the game medium passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the second large winning opening) provided in the variable winning means in the advantageous state Special state control means (for example, the microcomputer 100 for game control) and after the game medium passes the specific area in the advantageous state, the specified number of game media in the unit game in the advantageous state is more than the predetermined number (for example, Based on the 11th and 12th winnings (for example, the occurrence of over winnings), a notification effect by a special mode (for example, the first big winning opening LED 20c is made to emit a rainbow and a predetermined winning from the speaker 8 Informing effect executing means (for example, in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing informing effect of an aspect in which sound is output. (Steps for executing steps S3923 and S3924). According to such a configuration, after the game medium passes through the specific area, the notification effect by the special mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a predetermined number more than the predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  (3) In (1), the notification effect execution means does not execute the notification effect by the special mode when the game medium has won the specified number in a unit game in the second advantageous state (for example, it becomes a probability change big hit In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the event, the effect control CPU 120 normally does not execute steps S3923 and S3924 when determining that it is a big hit). It may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the interest of the game by the notification effect by not executing the notification effect by the special mode in the second advantageous state.

  (4) In (2), the informing effect execution means performs the informing effect by the special mode when the game medium has won the specific number in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game medium passes through the specific area. For example, the CPU for effect control 120 may be configured not to execute steps S3923 and S3924 when N is determined in steps S3921 and S3922. According to such a configuration, by preventing the notification effect by the special aspect from being executed before the game medium passes through the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered rather than being it can.

  (5) In (1) or (3), the informing effect execution means is an informing effect according to the normal mode (for example, the first large game based on the fact that the game medium has won less than the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state It is possible to execute the notification effect of the aspect in which the winning opening LED 20c and the second large winning opening LED 20d are made to emit white light (for example, a portion that executes step S3925 when N in step S3920), and one unit game in the second advantageous state If the game medium has won a specific number of prizes, the notification effect according to the normal mode is executed (for example, the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation jackpot) In the game, if the CPU 120 for effect control usually determines that the game is a big hit, it executes step S3925). It may have been made. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the informing effect by executing the informing effect in the normal mode instead of the informing effect in the special mode in the second advantageous state.

  (6) In (2) or (4), the informing effect execution means is an informing effect according to the normal mode (for example, the first large game based on the fact that the game medium has won less than the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state) It is possible to execute the notification effect of the aspect in which the winning opening LED 20c and the second big winning opening LED 20d are made to emit white light (for example, the portion to execute step S3925 when N in step S3920) and before the game medium passes through the specific area When the game medium wins the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect according to the normal mode is executed (for example, the CPU for effect control 120 performs step S3925 when N in steps S3921 and S3922). May be configured to execute. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the informing effect by executing the informing effect in the normal mode instead of the informing effect in the special mode before the game medium passes the specific area.

  (7) In any of (1), (3), or (5), a predetermined gaming value is awarded when controlled to an advantageous state (for example, controlled to a definite change state) Means that can execute specific effects (for example, promotion effects executed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 37 (2) to (6)) for notifying of In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on that, the effect control CPU 120 is provided with a portion that executes the same processing as S3928), the notification effect execution means is a specific effect If the game medium wins a specified number of times in one unit game in the first advantageous state before executing the special effect, the special effect does not execute the notification effect (for example, based on the fact that it became a big hit In the gaming machine configured to be controlled in the false probability state, the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is the first round to the fifth round in which the promotion effect is executed, step S3923, S3924 is not performed), when the game medium has won the specified number of units in one unit game in the first advantageous state after the specific effect is performed, to execute the notification effect by the special aspect (for example, in the probability variation became a big hit In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on that, when it is determined that the CPU for production control CPU 120 is the round after the sixth round after the promotion effect is performed, the step (S3923 and S3924 may be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the informing effect by executing the informing effect by the special mode after executing the specific effect.

  (8) In any of (2), (4), or (6), special based on the game medium having passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the second big winning opening) in the advantageous state The special effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps S3908 to S3916 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the effect (for example, the definite variation confirmation notification) is provided, and the notification effect execution means When the game medium wins the specified number in the unit game (for example, the sixth round) in which the has passed, the notification effect by the special aspect is not executed (for example, when the CPU 120 for effect control is in the sixth round) In the step S3921, the determination may be made as N, and the steps S3923 and S3924 may not be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being disturbed by the notification effect by the special aspect, and it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being reduced.

  (9) In any of (1) to (8), the notification effect execution means emits light by the light emitter (for example, rainbow light emission of the first big winning opening LED 20c) and sound output as the notification effect by the special aspect (For example, the effect output including the sound output of a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 8) may be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps S3923 and S3925). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the informing effect by the effect using light emission and sound output by the light emitter.

  (10) In any of (1) to (9), a predetermined effect executing means (for example, an award ball number notification effect, an acquisition number notification effect, a cumulative award ball number notification effect, a cumulative acquisition number) Informing effect, definite variation definite informing effect, consecutive number of times informing, big hit medium music name information, right hitting information, error information, effect control CPU 120 etc which executes the increase production in the big hit, the specified effect execution means, the specified effect In the special period, the first predetermined effect (for example, the notification of the number of prize balls notified of the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit game, etc.) notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in the specific period. Possible to execute a second predetermined effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect for informing the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game in a row), which reports the size of the acquired value And the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect are configured to have different degrees of priority (for example, when the number-of-award ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative number-of-award ball number notification effect is not performed, etc.) It may be done. According to such a configuration, a plurality of predetermined effects can be suitably performed.

  (11) In any of (1) to (10), the informing effect executing means is a winning of the first specific number (for example, the eleventh) more than a predetermined number and a winning of the first specific number. The notification effect is executed using a different sound output channel for the second specific number (for example, 12th) of winnings which is the next winning (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is the eleventh (over winning 1st) The first notification effect may be executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and the second notification effect may be performed on the reproduction channel Ch1 on the twelfth (over win) number. According to such a configuration, since the notification effect can be performed on different channels by the first specific number of winnings greater than the predetermined number and the second specific number of winnings subsequent to the first specific number of winnings, It is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered. In addition, even when winnings more than the predetermined number occur at short intervals, the notification effect can be executed.

  The second modification will be described in more detail. Here, in the second modification, it is assumed that the first special variable winning ball device 7a is provided below the normally variable winning ball device 6B. The first special variable winning prize ball device 7a has an open / close plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the specific display result (big hit on the second special symbol display device 4B In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the symbol) is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid, and the first large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the first big winning opening is detected by the first count switch 23a. In addition, inside the first special variable winning prize ball device 7a, a first large winning opening LED 20c is provided. In this modification, the first large winning opening LED 20c is realized by a multi-color LED.

  Further, a second special variable winning ball device 7b is provided below the first special variable winning ball device 7a. The second special variable winning prize ball device 7b is provided with an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the specific display result on the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the symbol) is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid, and the second large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the second big winning opening is detected by the second count switch 23b. Further, in this modification, a specific area is provided on the downstream side of the area provided with the second count switch 23b in the second special variable winning prize ball device 7b, and the gaming ball won in the specific area is It is detected by the specific detection switch 24. In this modification, the second count switch 23b is provided on the upstream side, and the specific detection switch 24 is provided on the downstream side thereof. Therefore, the second big winning opening is won and detected by the second count switch 23b. Almost all the game balls that have been played win in the specific area and are detected by the specific detection switch 24. And in this modification, ten winning balls are paid out based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second count switch 23b, and it is controlled to a definite change state based on the fact that it is detected by the specific detection switch 24. Is determined. Further, a second special winning opening LED 20d is provided inside the second special variable winning prize ball device 7b. In this modification, the second large winning opening LED 20 d is realized by a multi-color LED.

  Moreover, in this modification, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs at times, the second large winning opening is controlled to be open in the sixth round, and the first large winning opening is controlled to be open in the rounds other than the sixth round. And in this modification, when the game ball is won in the specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round of the big hit game, it is determined that the gaming state is controlled to the definite change state after the big hit game is over.

  Further, in this modification, if winning to the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening has occurred as the processing during the round, the effect control CPU 120 controls the first large winning opening LED 20c or the second large winning Control is performed to cause the mouth LED 20d to emit white light. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round in the big hit game, it is the case that the first big winning opening is controlled to the open state, so control is performed to make the first big winning opening LED 20c emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second large winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second large winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  FIG. 34 to FIG. 36 are flowcharts showing the post-round process (S806) in the effect control process of the second modification. In the round post-process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the big hit end designated command reception flag is set (S3901). When the big hit end designated command reception flag is not set (N of S3901), CPU120 for production control, whether or not the special winning opening open flag which shows that it received the special winning opening opening designated command is set whether or not (S3902). When the special winning opening open flag is not set (N in S3902), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S3903), and the effect device (image display device 5 according to the contents of the process data n , The speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) (S3904).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the process timer has timed out (S3905), and if the process timer has timed out (Y in S3905), the process data is switched (S3906). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (S3907), and the process proceeds to S3908. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (N in S3905), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the processing of S3908 without performing the processing of S3906 and S3907.

  Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control checks whether or not the definite variation confirmation notification flag is set (S3908). If the definite variation definite notification flag is set (that is, the definite variation confirmation notification designation command indicating that it is decided to be controlled to the definite variation state to be transmitted by passing the specific area in the second large winning opening is received If it is (Y in S3908), the CPU 120 for effect control resets the probability variation confirmation notification flag (S3909). Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts the execution of the probability variation confirmation notification in the image display device 5 (S3910). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag indicating that the probability variation confirmation notification is in progress, and sets a value (for example, a value corresponding to 1.0 second) corresponding to the execution period of the probability variation confirmation notification in the rendering period measurement timer 1. (S3911), the process proceeds to S3912. On the other hand, if the definite variation determination notification flag is not set (N in S3908), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the processing of S3912 without performing the processing of S3909 to S3911.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 120 checks whether the flag under notification of definite variation confirmation notification is set (S3912). If the probability variation confirmation informing flag is set (that is, if the probability variation confirmation informing is being executed) (Y in S3912), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (S3913) ), Whether or not the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after subtraction becomes 0 (S3914). If the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after subtraction is 0 (Y in S3914), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution of the definite variation confirmation notification in the image display device 5 (S3915). Further, the CPU for effect control 120 resets the probability variation definite notification execution flag, sets the probability variation determination notification completion flag indicating that the probability variation determination notification has been executed (S3916), and shifts to the processing of S3917.

  In S3912, if the definite variation confirmation informing flag is not set (N in S3912), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the processing of S3917 without performing the processing of S3913 to S3916. In S3914, if the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after subtraction is not 0 (N in S3914), the processing of S3915 and S3916 is not performed, and the process proceeds to S3917.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (S3917). If the special winning opening winning flag is not set (N in S3917), CPU 120 for effect control ends the round post-processing. On the other hand, if the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the winning to the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening occurs and receiving the special winning opening winning designation command) (S3917 Y), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening winning flag (S3918). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter (S3919), and checks whether the value of the winning counter after addition is 11 or more (S3920).

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more, it is a case where an over winning to the special winning opening has occurred. The “over winning” is, for example, in this modification, the upper limit number of winning numbers of the game balls to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening in each round during the big hit game (10 in this example) The game ball is to be won in the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening beyond the upper limit number. For example, in this modification, even before the predetermined opening time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses in each round during the big hit game, the tenth to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening If winning is detected, the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening will be controlled to be closed, but it seems that the game ball has won just before the closing of the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening. In some cases, the 11th and 12th wins and over wins may occur.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (that is, if an over winning has occurred) (Y in S3920), whether the CPU 120 for effect control is a round after the seventh round or not (S3921). Whether it is a round after the seventh round can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  If it is a round after the seventh round (Y in S3921), the CPU 120 for effect control checks whether or not the definite variation confirmed informed flag is set (S3922). If the probability variation confirmation informing completion flag is set (that is, after completion of the probability variation determination informing) (Y in S3922), the effect control CPU 120 causes the first major winning opening LED 20c to emit a rainbow light (for example, Control is performed to emit light sequentially to a plurality of colors such as red, blue and yellow (S3923). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speaker 8 to output a predetermined winning sound (S3924), and ends the round post-processing.

  In this modification, in the seventh and subsequent rounds, there is only a case where the first large winning opening is controlled to the open state, so in S3923, there is only a case where the first large winning opening LED 20c is made to emit a rainbow. The second big winning opening LED 20d may also be controlled to emit a rainbow light.

  In this modification, although the case where processing of S3920 to S3924 is executed only in the round post-processing is shown, the present invention is not limited to such processing mode. For example, the processing similar to S3920 to S3924 may be performed in the processing during the round. With such a configuration, for example, even when the program is configured to perform processing during the round until all the gaming balls that have won the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening are detected, the over winning When the first winning opening LED 20c is detected as a rainbow, or when a predetermined winning sound is output.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is not 11 or more (ie, it is not an over winning) (N in S3920) or if it is not a round after the seventh round (that is, it is the first round to the sixth round) In the case of (N in S3921), if the definite variation finalized notification flag is not set (ie, the definite variation finalization notification has not ended yet) (N in S3922), the CPU 120 for effect control Control is performed to cause the special winning opening LED 20c or the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit white light (S3925), and the round post-process is ended. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round in the big hit game, it is the case that the first big winning opening is controlled to the open state, so control is performed to make the first big winning opening LED 20c emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second large winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second large winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  In this modification, at least the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is achieved by executing the processing during the round or the processing of S3717 to S3925 of the post-round processing. A notification effect of causing the special winning opening LED 20c and the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit light is executed. And, by executing the processing of S3920 to S3924, in this modification, in this modification, when an over winning occurs, the gaming medium has won the specific area in the second large winning opening, and the probability variation confirmation notification is executed. After that, when it is the round after the seventh round of the big hit game, the notification effect is executed by the aspect that the first big winning opening LED 20c is rainbow-lit and the predetermined winning sound is outputted from the speaker 8 as a sound. In such a case, when an over winning occurs, a notification effect is performed in a special mode different from the normal mode (in this example, the first large winning opening LED 20c and the second large winning opening LED 20d are made to emit white light). It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  However, in this modification, even if the over winning occurs by executing the determination processing of S3921 and S3922, it is before the gaming ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening. Is designed not to execute notification effects in a special mode. As described above, by not executing the notification effect by the special mode before the game ball is won in the specific area, it is prevented that the interest of the game by the notification effect is reduced. Moreover, in this modification, when it is N in S3921 and S3922, even if it is a case where over winning occurs by shifting to S3925, before the gaming ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening In the above, the notification effect according to the normal mode is performed. As described above, before the game ball wins in the specific area, the effect of the informing effect is improved by executing the informing effect in the normal mode in place of the informing effect in the special mode.

  Furthermore, in this modification, by executing the determination process of S3921, the second big winning opening is controlled to the open state, and the over winning occurs in the sixth round in which the gaming ball may win in the specific area. In this case, the notification effect by the special mode is not performed (in this example, the notification effect by the normal mode is performed). With such a configuration, in this modification, in the sixth round where there is a possibility that the definite variation confirmation notification may be executed, the notification effect by the special aspect is not executed, so that the definite variation confirmation notification is made by the notification effect by the special aspect It is intended to prevent the execution from being hindered and to prevent the rendering effect from being reduced.

  In this modification, after the game medium has won the specific area in the second large winning opening by performing the determination process of S3921 and S3922 and the definite variation confirmation notification is executed, the seventh or subsequent round of the big hit game In the case of a round, it is shown that the first big winning opening LED 20c is subjected to rainbow light emission and a predetermined winning sound is outputted from the speaker 8, but the present invention is not limited to such processing mode. For example, when an over winning occurs, it is determined whether the jackpot type is an advantageous big hit that can be controlled to a definite change state or an adverse big hit that is not substantially controlled to a definite change state, and that it is an advantageous big hit. When it is determined, the first big winning opening LED 20c may be configured to emit a rainbow light and the speaker 8 may output a predetermined winning sound. In addition, it is determined whether or not the game medium has won the specific area in the second large winning opening shown in this modification and the probability change confirmation notification is executed, and whether or not it is the above-mentioned advantageous big hit You may execute only one of the judgments and perform the rainbow emission of the first winning opening LED 20c and the sound output of a predetermined winning sound, or the game medium is in the specific area in the second winning opening. Both the determination of whether or not it is after winning and the definite variation confirmation notification is executed, and the determination of whether or not it is an advantageous big hit, the rainbow light emission of the first big winning opening LED 20c and the predetermined The sound output of the winning sound may be executed.

  Further, in this modification, the effect control CPU 120 counts the number of special winning opening winning designation commands received using the winning counter, and determines the over-winning based on the value of the winning counter being 11 or more. Although the case where it shows is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the gaming control microcomputer 100 may determine whether or not the number of winnings for the special winning opening has reached 11 or more to determine whether an over winning has occurred. Then, a different large winning opening winning combination designation command is transmitted depending on whether or not the over winning is achieved, and the effect control CPU 120 side performs an over winning based on which large winning opening winning combination designation command has been received. It may be configured to recognize whether it is or not.

  When the special winning opening open flag is set in S3902 of FIG. 34 (Y in S3902), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening opening flag (S3926).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the round to be started next is the second to fifth rounds (S3927). Whether it is the second to fifth rounds can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. If the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (Y in S3927), the CPU 120 for effect control selects a process table according to the effect during the round including the promotion effect (S3928), and the process of S3930 Transition to On the other hand, if it is not the second round to the fifth round (that is, if the next round to be started is the round after the sixth round) (N in S3927), the CPU 120 for effect control controls the regular round The process table corresponding to the in-round effect not including the effect is selected (S3929), and the process proceeds to S3930.

  In this modification, for example, the roulette effect is executed in the image display device 5 as a promotion effect. In this case, when the first to fourth rounds are started, in S3928, a process table including an effect in which the ball rotates a roulette as a promotion effect is selected. In addition, when starting the fifth round, it is determined in S3928 which type of jackpot it is, and it is unlikely to win in a specific area in the second big winning opening (probably determined to be controlled in a positive change state) In the case of a big hit, the process table is selected that includes an effect such that the result of the roulette falls off as the promotion effect. On the other hand, when it is a big hit that is highly likely to win in a specific area in the second big winning opening (it is highly likely to be controlled in a probability change state), the promotion of roulette results as a promotion effect. Select the process table to include. In addition, it can be determined, for example, by confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (S3930), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) an image as an effect device (effect component) Control of the display device 5, various lamps as presentation parts, and the speaker 8) as presentation parts is executed (S3931). If the effect control CPU 120 is set, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts one from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (S3932).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 initializes a winning counter (S3933). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to 0.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round process (S3934), and ends the round post-process.

  When the big hit end designated command reception flag is set in S3901 of FIG. 34 (Y in S3901), the effect control CPU 120 resets the big hit end designated command received flag (S3935).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the ending effect (S3936). Further, the effect control CPU 120 measures the effect period of the ending effect to be executed at the end of the big hit game, for example, a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the big hit game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds). It sets to the production period measurement timer (S3937).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (S3938), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an image as an effect component (effect component) The control of the display device 5, various lamps as presentation parts, and the speaker 8) as presentation parts is executed (S3939).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the ending effect process (S177) (S3940), and ends the round post-process.

  Next, the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting production is demonstrated. FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the effect mode of the informing effect of the second modified example. In FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, the effect mode transitions in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 37 (1), the left middle and right decorative symbols (production symbols) are stopped and displayed with the same symbol and a big hit occurs, and as shown in FIG. 37 (2), the first round is started. It is assumed that a big hit game has been started. Further, as shown in FIGS. 37 (2) to 37 (6), a promotion effect is also executed in the first to fifth rounds (see S3928). In the example shown in FIG. 37 (2), a case is shown where the promotion effect is started by displaying the image 200 in such a manner that the ball rotates the roulette in the image display device 5.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (3), when a winning on the big winning opening occurs during the round of the big hit game, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (3), there is shown a case where the game effect is executed in a mode in which the game ball plays a prize in the first large winning opening and the first large winning opening LED 20c emits white light.

  Further, even when the number of winning in the special winning opening reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 in this example) and the round is ended, the over winning may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (4), even if an over winning occurs, the game ball is a round prior to the sixth round, and the game ball wins in the specific area in the second big winning opening, and the probability change If the confirmation notification is not performed, the notification effect is performed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (4), a case is shown in which over-winning to the first big winning opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the first big winning opening LED 20c emits white light (see S3925) ).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (5), the rounds after the second round are executed in the same manner, and as shown in FIG. 37 (6), when it comes to the fifth round, the success or failure result of the roulette is notified Promotion effects are executed. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (6), based on the fact that the jackpot type is a big hit that is a definite variation big hit, the ball enters the area in the roulette labeled "sure" and the result of the roulette hits (probability variation It is shown that the promotion effect is performed by displaying an image of an aspect that results in becoming a state) and displaying a character string 201 such as “probable change promotion!”. If the type of jackpot is a jackpot (usually a jackpot) that does not become a jackpot, the ball will enter, for example, an area other than the area in the roulette that is displayed as “pun”, and the result of the roulette will be lost (probability While displaying the image of an aspect which becomes a result which suggests that it will not be in a state, and a character string, such as "there is no probability change promotion!", A promotion production | presentation is performed by the aspect.

  In addition, in this modification, although the case where a roulette effect is performed is shown as a promotion effect, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as a promotion effect, it is suggested that the enemy and ally characters battle and the ally character wins a definite transformation state by winning, or the ally character is not a definite transformation state by losing. You may perform an effect to Further, for example, as a promotion effect, an effect such as displaying fortune is displayed, and if the result of fortune is "good", it indicates that it is a definite change state, or if the result of fortune is "bad" You may perform the production | presentation which suggests that it does not become. As such, any effect that can be used to indicate whether or not to be controlled in a certain manner in a certain manner may be used as the promotion effect.

  Further, in this modification, the promotion effect is executed over the first to fifth rounds, and the result notification of the promotion effect (in this example, the result of the roulette is notified) is shown in the final fifth round. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the notification of the result of the promotion effect may be made possible in the first to fourth rounds without waiting for the fifth round. In this case, if it is after the notification of the result of the promotion effect, the notification effect by the special mode may be executable at the occurrence of the over winning, without waiting for the fifth round or the sixth round.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (7), the game proceeds to the sixth round, and the second large winning opening is controlled to be in the open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (7), the game ball is won in the second big winning opening in the sixth round and the game ball is won in the specific area in the second big winning opening and is controlled to a definite change state Shall be determined. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (7), since the game ball is won in the second big winning opening during the sixth round, it is also shown that the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the second big winning opening LED 20d emits white light. It is done. Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (8), the execution of the probability variation confirmation notification is started in the image display device 5 based on the fact that the control in the probability variation state is determined. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (8), a case where a character string 202 such as "Probable variation confirmed!" Is displayed on the image display device 5 as the probable variation confirmed notification is shown.

  In FIG. 37 (7), when the game ball is in a specific area in the second big winning opening (especially when the first game ball is in a specific area), the second big winning opening LED 20d Use the special emission color (for example, emit light in red different from the notification effect of the special mode) (or the first special winning opening LED 20c) or make a special winning sound (for example, different from the notification effect of the special mode A dedicated winning sound may be output.

  Also, in the sixth round, even when the number of winnings for the second large winning opening reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 in this example), the over winning may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 38 (9), even in the event of over-winning, even in the case of the sixth round in which the probability variation confirmation notification may be executed, the notification effect is executed according to the normal mode. Be done. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (9), a case is shown in which over-winning to the second big winning opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the second big winning opening LED 20d emits white light (see S3925) ).

  Then, it shifts to the round after the seventh round. Even in the rounds after the seventh round, as shown in FIG. 38 (10), when a winning on the big winning opening occurs during the round of the big hit game, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (10), there is shown a case where the game effect is executed in a mode in which the game ball is prized in the first large winning opening and the first large winning opening LED 20c emits white light.

  On the other hand, when over winning occurs in the seventh and subsequent rounds, as shown in FIG. 38 (11), the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (11), an over winning occurs on the first big winning opening, and the first big winning opening LED 20c is made to emit a rainbow light, and the notification effect is performed in a mode that causes the speaker 8 to output a predetermined winning sound. Is shown (see S3923 and S3924).

  In this modification, a case is shown in which a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8 only in the case of the notification effect by the special mode, but not limited to such an embodiment, the notification effect by the normal mode is executed. Also in this case, any winning sound (the same sound as in the special mode or a different sound may be output) may be output.

  Further, in this modification, as the notification effect by the special mode, there is shown a case of performing an effect of causing the first big winning opening LED 20c to emit a rainbow light and outputting a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 8 as a sound. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, only the first big winning opening LED 20c may be made to emit a rainbow, and the winning sound may not be output. Also, for example, if the light emission color is different from that of the notification effect according to the normal mode, the first big winning opening LED 20c and the like are made to emit light with a light emission color (for example, red or yellow) other than rainbow light emission It is also good. Further, for example, instead of making the first big winning opening LED 20c emit a rainbow light, as a notification effect by a special mode, an effect may be executed in which sound mimicking the voice of a predetermined character is outputted. As such notification effects by special modes, various modes of effects can be considered.

  In addition, in this modification, although the case where the predetermined number of times in which a unit game (round) is performed in a big hit game is 15 times (15 rounds) is shown, it is not only such a mode but other times. May be Also, the predetermined number of times may be once or twice, for example, when there is a sudden definite variation big hit or a small hit that opens the big winning opening only once or twice, the sudden definite variation big hit or Over winning in a small hit may also be configured to be detectable.

  In this modification, when an over winning occurs before the game ball wins the specific area in the second big winning opening, a case where the notification effect by the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect by the special mode is considered. Although shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when an over winning occurs before the gaming ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening, the notification effect may not be executed at all.

  In this modification, in the sixth round in which the definite variation confirmation notification is executed, only the notification effect by the special mode is not executed, and the notification effect by the normal mode (in the present example, the first big winning opening LED 20c or the second Although the notification effect of the embodiment in which the large winning opening LED 20d is made to emit white light is shown to be executed, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, in the sixth round in which the definite variation confirmation notification is executed, both of the notification effect by the special mode and the notification effect by the normal mode may not be performed.

  In this modification, although the case where it is configured to be controlled to the probability change state based on the game ball having won in the specific area provided in the second big winning opening is shown, in such a mode It is not limited. For example, as a big hit type, usually a big hit (a big hit that is not controlled to a definite change state after a big hit game. Furthermore, it may be controlled to a short state or a high base state after a big hit game) and a definite change big hit (a positive change after a big hit game The jackpot controlled to the state.In addition, it may be controlled to the short time state and the high base state together with the definite change state)), and it is controlled to the positive change state based on the probability change big hit In the gaming machine configured as described above, the configuration for executing the notification effect shown in this modification may be applied. Hereinafter, a modification will be described in which a notification effect is performed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability change state based on the probability change being a big hit.

  In this modification, the specific area does not have to be provided in the special winning opening, and only one special variable winning ball device (big winning opening) may be provided.

  In the case of executing notification effect in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a definite change state based on a definite change big hit, at least a first advantageous state (this example) as an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) In the case of the big hit game state based on the probability variation big hit) and the second advantage state (in this example, the big hit game state based on the normal big hit (non-probable variation big hit)) whose advantage is lower than the first advantage state . Then, based on the fact that the game medium has won a specified number (for example, the eleventh or twelfth) more than the predetermined number (in this example, ten) in one unit game in the first advantageous state among them, A notification effect by a special mode (in this example, a notification effect of an embodiment in which the first large winning opening LED 20c is made to emit a rainbow and the speaker 8 outputs a predetermined winning sound) may be made executable. If configured as such, notification is performed by executing an informing effect in a special mode different from the normal mode based on the fact that the game medium has won a specified number more than the predetermined number in one unit game in the first advantageous state. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the effect.

  In addition, when the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the definite change state based on the definite change big hit, the big hit based on the second advantageous state (in this example, the normal big hit (non-probable change big hit) When the game medium has won the specific number in one unit game in the game state), the notification effect by the special mode may not be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of S3921 and S3922 in the round post-processing, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit normally, and if it is determined that it is usually a big hit, the processing of S3923 and S3924 should not be performed. Good. If configured in this way, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being reduced by not executing the notification effect by the special mode in the second advantageous state.

  In addition, when the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, based on the fact that less than the specified number of game media is won in one unit game in the advantageous status The notification effect according to the normal mode (in this example, the notification effect of the mode in which the first large winning opening LED 20c and the second large winning opening LED 20d emit white light) can be executed. Then, when a specified number of game media have won in one unit game in the second advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit), a notification effect according to the normal mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of S3921 and S3922 in the round post-processing, it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit, and if it is determined that it is a normal big hit, the processing of S3925 may be executed. According to this configuration, the effect of the informing effect can be improved by executing the informing effect in the normal mode instead of the informing effect in the special mode in the second advantageous state.

  In addition, when the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, the predetermined gaming value is provided when the advantage state is controlled. It is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, a promotion effect performed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 37 (2) to (6)) for notifying (in this example, to be controlled to a probability change state). . And, when the game media wins the specified number of times in one unit game in the first advantageous state before executing the specific effect (in this example, before the notification of the result in the promotion effect), the notification effect by the special mode is executed (In this example, instead of the notification effect by the special mode, the notification effect by the normal mode is executed), and after the specific effect is executed (in this example, after the notification of the result in the promotion effect), the first advantageous state When the game medium has won a specific number in one unit game in 1, a notification effect by a special mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process of S3921 in the post-round process, it is determined whether or not it is the first round to the fifth round in which the promotion effect is executed, and the first round to the first If it is determined that there are five rounds, S3923 and S3924 may not be executed (S3925 may be executed). Further, if it is determined that the round is the sixth round or later, S3923 and S3924 may be executed. According to this structure, the effect of the informing effect can be improved by executing the informing effect in the special mode after the specific effect is performed.

  In the above-mentioned modification, it is determined that the control of the game ball is controlled to a definite change state based on the fact that the game ball has actually won in the specific area in the second big winning opening, so in the first round to the fifth round Even if the promotion effect is executed and the hit result is informed, it indicates that the probability of being controlled to the probability change state is high, but in this modification, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is controlled to the probability change state Since the determination is made, it is possible to recognize that if the hit result is notified in the promotion effect, it is possible to control as it is in the positive change state.

  In the above modification, the first advantageous state with high degree of advantage is the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit, and the second advantageous state with low degree of advantage is the big hit gaming state based on the big hit (non-probable variation big hit). Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect.

  For example, when a big hit and a big hit are controlled only in a short time after a big hit game and a normal big hit that is controlled only in a normal state, the first advantageous state is set to a big hit gaming state based on the short and big hit. The state may be a jackpot gaming state usually based on a jackpot. In addition, for example, when it is configured to perform so-called pre-reading judgment during the big hit game, if there is something that becomes a big hit in the retention storage (ie, if it becomes a continuous big hit) is considered the first advantageous state, In the second advantageous state, there may be no such thing.

  Also, for example, the first advantageous state may be a large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the second advantageous state may be a small number of rounds (for example, 5 rounds). Also, for example, the first advantageous state is a big hit (a big hit where a definite change state or a time saving state continues until the next big hit) for which the number of definite variation continuation times and the short duration number of times after a big hit game is not determined. It is good also as a big hit in which the number of subsequent definite change continuation times and the number of short continuation times are defined. Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of probability variation continuation numbers after a big hit game or a large number of short duration numbers, and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of definite variation numbers after a big hit with a small number of time reduction duration numbers.

  As described above, any mode may be used as long as the first advantage state having a high degree of advantage and the second advantage state having a low degree of advantage are provided.

  Also, even in one case, advantages or disadvantages may be distinguished from multiple viewpoints. For example, when there are 5R certainty big hit and 10R normal big hit as big hit types, 10R normal big hit with a large number of rounds is advantageous from the viewpoint of the number of rounds, and considered from the viewpoint of gaming state after big hit game If the 5R probability variation big hit that is controlled to the definite variation state after the big hit game is better. In this case, in view of the number of rounds, the 10R normal big hit may be set as the first advantageous state, and the 5R probability variation big hit may be set as the second advantageous state. In view of the gaming state after the big hit game, the 5R is preferred. The probability variation big hit may be a first advantageous state, and the 10R normal big hit may be a second advantageous state.

  In the above-described modification, as the notification effect, the first notification (the number of award balls notified of the number of balls awarded as a prize ball during the big hit game) is notified as the first notification (in which the value of the value acquired in the specific period is notified). And the second notification (a prize ball number notification effect for reporting the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game in a row) which can notify the size of the value acquired in the special period It may be Then, the degree of priority of the first notification may be higher than that of the second notification (when the number-of-balls notification effect is being performed, the cumulative number-of-balls notification effect is not performed). In this way, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably performed. That is, a plurality of informing effects can be performed according to the priority order so as not to overlap, and a plurality of informing effects can be suitably performed.

  Further, in the above modification, in one open game (in the present example, a big hit game), the number of game media (in the present example, game balls) is variable more than the upper limit number of winnings (in this example, 10). Based on winning in the winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)), it is possible to execute a notification effect (informing effect for over winning). In addition, different sound output channels are selected for the first winning number (the eleventh), which is higher than the upper limit winning number, and the second winning number (the twelfth), which is the next winning of the first winning number. The notification effect is executed using (the 11th (1st over winning) the 1st notifying effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and the 12th (over 2nd winning) the second on the reproduction channel Ch1 The notification effect may be executed). In this way, since it is possible to execute notification effects on different channels between the first winning number that is higher than the upper limit winning number and the second winning number that is the next winning of the first winning number, the game can be performed. It is possible to prevent the decline in In addition, even when a win occurs more frequently than the upper limit win number at short intervals, the notification effect can be executed.

Next, modifications and feature points described above are listed below.
(1) In the modification described above, the notification mode of the notification effect may be made different depending on whether a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the notification effect with white characters and the notification effect with iridescent characters are performed by setting the notification effect mode to a plurality of types of notification modes. Then, during the big hit game, based on the fact that the pending storage buffer has a pending storage that is a result of the big hit, a notification effect usually performed with white characters may be executed with rainbow colored characters. In this way, it is possible to determine the notification mode of the notification effect based on the fact that the change display which is the big hit display result is stored in the hold storage buffer, and to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game it can. In addition, when the variable display which is a big hit display result is stored in the suspension storage buffer, the notification effect may be executed with rainbow color characters at a ratio of 100%, or a predetermined lottery ratio (for example, The notification effect may be executed with rainbow characters at a rate of 50%. Also, in such a case, the notification effect may be performed a plurality of times in one big hit, but a lottery for whether or not to make rainbow characters may be performed each time. . In addition, when the informing effect by the rainbow character is executed at a time, the informing effect after that may be executed by the rainbow character.

  (2) In the above-mentioned modification, during the big hit game, a promotion effect from a big hit to a big hit may be executed. In such a case, when the notification effect is performed in the round of executing the promotion effect, the mode of the notification effect may be different from the normal mode.

  (3) In the above-described modification, a plurality of types of jackpots may be provided. And the aspect of alerting | reporting production may be made to differ by the kind of big hit. For example, 4R big hit, 8R big hit, 15 round big hit may be provided as the type of big hit, and the notification mode of the notification effect may be different depending on the type of each big hit.

  (4) In the modification described above, an upper limit value may be provided for the display of the total display number acquired. Then, when the game ball has been acquired up to the upper limit value, the update of the total acquisition number display may be stopped. For example, in the case where the upper limit value is set to 100,000, when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds 100,000, the total number display image 205 obtained in A mode and the total number display image 215 obtained in B mode are displayed. The update of the display image may be stopped. In this way, it is possible to notify that the player has acquired a large number of game balls by stopping the update, and the player can be given a sense of superiority. When the upper limit value is reached, the display of the total number acquired may be changed to a mode different from the normal display mode.

  (5) In the modification described above, the mode of the notification effect may be changed according to the total number of gaming balls acquired. For example, when B mode is selected, when the total number of game balls obtained is 2500, the second notification image 214 is displayed as an image of white characters, and the total number of game balls obtained is 5000. When the second notification image 214 is displayed as an image of red characters, and when the total number of obtained game balls reaches 10000, the second notification image 214 may be displayed as an image of iridescent characters. In this way, the notification mode changes in accordance with the total number acquired, and the interest of the game during the big hit game can be improved. In the case of the A mode, the notification mode may be different depending on the total number of game balls obtained. In such a case, the notification mode may be different only when the numbers are good numbers such as 2500, 5000, 10000, etc., or the notification mode may be different every 500 pieces. .

  (6) In the variation described above, the mode of the notification effect may be different when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds the predetermined value. For example, the notification effect may not be executed when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value, and display of a different concept may be performed. More specifically, the notification image may not be displayed after the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value. In addition, after the total number of game balls obtained exceeds a predetermined value, a number such as "Congratulations!" Will be displayed as a display of a concept different from the display of the total number obtained (such as a display celebrating the achievement of a predetermined value). A notification effect may be performed by the display changing into characters.

  (7) In the modification mentioned above, the case where a display image differs as a mode of information production according to a production state (by A mode or B mode) was shown. As such a display image, the color of the characters may be different, the font of the characters may be different, or the manner of displaying the characters may be different. The way in which the characters are shown may be different, for example, between the direction in which the characters (numbers) appear from the left of the display screen of the image display device 5 and the direction from the right.

  (8) In the modification described above, the image when the notification effect is performed may be configured of different materials. For example, when the A mode is selected, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be configured of different materials. In this way, the images to be displayed can be set separately. Then, as a method of displaying, it may be determined which combination of images is to be displayed, for example, by lottery. In such a case, a restriction may be applied so that the same predetermined image is not displayed continuously.

  (9) In the modification described above, during the selection of the mode as shown in FIG. 30A, the notification effect may not be executed even if the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value. In such a case, the fact that the notification effect is to be executed is stored in the storage area of the RAM 112, and it is notified that the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a predetermined value after the selection of the mode is completed. It is also good. In addition, when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value while the mode is selected, the notification effect may not be performed.

  (10) The above-described modification shows the case where it is possible to select the A mode and the B mode in the first round. However, during the big hit game, it may be possible to always select A mode and B mode. In that case, in the second and subsequent rounds, it is possible to select an area at the end of the display screen so that the selection display does not interfere with the effects in the round by occupying the area of the display screen of the image display device 5 significantly. You may make it display a small thing.

  (11) The above-described modification shows the case where selection between the A mode and the B mode is possible in the first round. However, the player may not be able to select the mode by the establishment of the special condition. For example, in the case where a story is continuously displayed during each round of the big hit, the ending of the story is displayed based on the fact that the big hit has been repeated 20 times, and the special condition is met. In this case, the mode selection may not be possible during the 20th jackpot in which the ending is displayed. In addition, during the 20th big hit when the ending is displayed, the notification effect may not be executed, and a small window image for the notification effect is displayed in a different area from the area where the ending is displayed, and the area The notification effect may be executed by In addition, the mode of the notification effect may be made different between a big hit where the player can select and a big hit where the player can not select (big hit under special conditions).

  (12) In the modification described above, whether or not to execute the notification effect may be determined depending on whether the jackpot is an advantageous jackpot or an adverse jackpot for the player. For example, in the case of a big hit that is a big hit that is advantageous to the player, the notification effect may be performed, and in the case of a normal big hit that is a large hit that is disadvantageous to the player, the notification effect may not be performed.

  (13) In the above-described modification, the game balls counted for the notification effect are described as being paid out for the winning of the game balls. However, the game ball may be counted for notification effect by subtracting the number of difference balls deducted from the game balls to be paid out by driving into the game area and being taken into the out port. In order to do this, for example, a launch sensor may be provided at the launch position of the hit ball, and an out port sensor capable of counting the game balls taken into the out port may be provided. Then, the number of difference balls may be counted by monitoring each winning sensor including the special winning opening, the shooting sensor, and the out-opening sensor.

  (14) In the variation described above, in the gaming system configured to include the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server connected to the Internet network, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server have a two-dimensional code reading function and the Internet network. Exchange data via a portable terminal provided with the connection function, and in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the past game history of the player owning the portable terminal (for example, a mobile phone) and the effect selected by the player It may be possible to execute a game mode (mobile interlocking mode) in which it is possible to play a game in a game mode in which a mode (a mode in which appearing characters are different) or the like is reflected. In such a case, the mode of the notification effect during the jackpot may be different depending on whether or not the mobile interlocking mode is being executed. In addition, depending on the type of mode selected by the player, the mode of notification effect during the jackpot may be different.

  (15) In the modification described above, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on the notification of different lottery. The notification of the different lottery is, for example, in the promotion effect informing that it usually becomes a big hit from a big hit to a big hit during big hit, a complete notification mode to give notice of presence or absence of positive change promotion by one notification, and a definite change promotion by multiple notifications It is like notification in the chance notification mode of notifying the presence or absence of. With such a difference in the notification as the difference in the effect state, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on the complete notification mode and the chance notification mode.

  (16) In the modification described above, the effect state (effect mode) may be changeable in a game state other than during the big hit game. For example, during the time saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state, by changing the effect state, the mode of the notification effect during the next big hit game may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the “proportion” or “probability” at which various decisions are made is 0% (not determined) or 100% (not necessarily determined), for example, 70:30. It may be set not to be determined, or at least 0% (cannot be determined) or 100% (must be determined) as the possibility of being a decision result It may be set. For example, in the case where various decisions are made, the ratio of the decision result of 1 being the ratio of the decision result of any one of the plurality of decision results being higher than that of the other decision results is 100% may be included, and other determination results may be included as 0%. When the ratio of 1 as the determination result is 100%, the ratio of the other determination results is 0%. In addition, when the ratio to be the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio to be the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% but not 0%, the ratio to be the determination result of 1 is the other determination result It will be higher than the rate.

  In the above embodiment, one change is made when the change is started in order to notify the effect control board (sub side) of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of pseudo-links. Although an example in which the pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the main board (main side) is before reaching reach (if it does not reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo run, presence or absence of slip effect in the first command) Send a command (for example, a front fluctuation pattern specification command) indicating the fluctuation time or fluctuation mode (for example, a front fluctuation pattern) before the second stop, and for the second command, type of reach or presence / absence of relottery effect, etc. It is also possible to transmit a command (for example, a post fluctuation pattern specification command) indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode (for example, a post fluctuation pattern) after reaching a reach (after a so-called second stop when not reaching a reach) .

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The main board may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and a specific fluctuation mode executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control board. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can also be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  In addition, it is something which is generated on the basis of the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, or it is based on the starting winning by the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening The display mode (color, shape, etc.) of the pre-reading advance notice effect and the pending storage display may be made different depending on whether it has occurred.

  Further, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, the determination is performed using the special-image display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. As described above, the jackpot determination data indicating the jackpot determination range used to determine whether the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" is a predetermined number when the gaming state is not a definite change state (high probability state) Data for normal determination including the big hit determination value of and special determination data including more than the predetermined number of big hit determination values when the gaming state is a definite change state are provided, and the start winning combination occurs The variable display result is determined using the data for normal determination when the gaming state is not a definite change state, while the variable display result is determined using data for a special determination when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is a definite change state judge. Here, when the gaming state is a definite change state, the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" using numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning. When it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type and it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, Based on the display result in the variable display which is the target of the determination, the execution of the advance notice of the advance notice effect based on the start winning combination generated within the period until the end of the probability change control may be limited. As a result, despite the termination of the probability change control, the pre-reading preview effect based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be the "big hit" is executed using the special determination data corresponding to the probability change state Can be prevented to maintain the consistency of the presentation contents.

  In the above embodiment, the special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the gaming ball having passed (entered) the first starting winning opening, and the game having passed (entering) the second starting winning opening It has been described that the special drawing game using the second special drawing is executed based on the detection of the ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special drawing game using the common special symbol is executed regardless of which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball passes (enters) It may be

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the display operation of effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the spirit of the present invention. As long as it does not, it is possible to change and modify arbitrarily.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player shoots the paid-out game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game Although it was a gaming machine, using the frequency which is the gaming value of the size specified from the recorded information of the game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, the game score for giving use for the game is given The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in a gaming machine into a gaming area using a given gaming score or a gaming score given by winning a game. Can.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided to perform variable display of plural types of identification information that can be identified respectively, and to display the display result. It is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result defined in advance is displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine The game is performed by driving the game ball enclosed in the game area into the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being thrown, and the game score is obtained according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines that add. Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the size of a game value usable for addition of game scores is recorded, and a game recording The game recording medium processing means may be provided for reading out the record information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot.

  What is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol is only one kind of outlying symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and the extinguishment of the symbol concerned. . Further, even when the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above embodiment, although the main side performs the pre-read determination and transmits the command corresponding to the determination result to the sub side, the main side transmits the command indicating the random number value and the sub side performs the pre-read determination. You may do so.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is set to the “probable change state” by determining the big hit type at the start of the change, but the open pattern of the big winning opening at the start of the change ( Determine the round game mode only) (I need to specify by the big hit classification etc.), based on the game ball passing a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state big hit game The gaming state after the state may be set to the “probable change state”.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device etc. may be previously provided. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 6A ... ordinary winning ball device 6B ... ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information and capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a display result of the variable display results in a specific result,
A determination unit that determines whether or not the variable state is controlled to the advantageous state before the variable display is performed;
As a notice effect performed based on the determination result by the determination means, a specific notice effect for displaying any reach loss of a plurality of types as a display result of variable display in variable display of predetermined times before variable display of advance object Means for executing a preview effect that can be
When the display result of the variable display becomes the identification result by the first identification information among the identification information, it is controlled to the first advantageous state as the advantageous state, and the display result of the variable display is the identification result by the second identification information among the identification information An advantageous state control means capable of controlling the second advantageous state which is more disadvantageous than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state;
Based on being controlled to the first advantageous state, control is performed to a special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than to the normal state, and based on being controlled to the second advantageous state during the special state. Special state control means for controlling to a state worse than the state;
Wherein when starting the specific informational display in a special state, the percentage of Richihazure by the second identification information is displayed rather high,
It is characterized in that when reach reach is displayed in the specific advance notice effect, a variable display period after reaching reach is shorter than when reach loss is displayed in the effect different from the specified advance notice effect. Gaming machine.

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